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Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus

David Pears, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Bertrand Russell, Brian McGuinness
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Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus

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David Pears, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Bertrand Russell, Brian McGuinness

Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

142

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

1920s

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus by Ludwig Wittgenstein, with contributions from David Pears, Bertrand Russell, and Brian McGuinness, explores the structure of reality and language. The text systematically addresses the relationship between propositions, facts, and the limits of language, proposing that what can be said at all can be said clearly, and what we cannot talk about must be passed over in silence.

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4.3

20,716 ratings

75%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

7%

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The collaborative work on Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus by Wittgenstein, Pears, Russell, and McGuinness is widely praised for its rigorous logic and profound philosophical insights. Reviewers commend the precise translation and clear commentary. However, some find its dense and abstract nature challenging. Ideal for serious students of philosophy.

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Who Should Read Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus?

A reader who enjoys Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus is likely intellectually curious, interested in philosophy, logic, and the foundations of language. Comparable to those drawn to Being and Time by Heidegger or The Critique of Pure Reason by Kant, they appreciate dense, abstract arguments and rigorous analytical thought.

4.3

20,716 ratings

75%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

142

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

1920s

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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