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Briefly traces the life of the Vienna-born philosopher, examines his major works, and discusses the fundamental concepts of his philosophy
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The eminent British philosopher intends this book for lay readers but hopes that it will also interest professional colleagues. However, it presupposes too much knowledge of philosophy to benefit the former and it is too superficial to stimulate the latter. Laypersons will be better served by Anthony Kenny's Wittgenstein ( LJ 12/15/73), and both they and philosophers will find that work or Robert J. Fogelin's Wittgenstein ( LJ 2/1/77) more rewarding. The only audience for whom I think Ayer's book appropriate is philosophy majors, who will have the requisite background but will lack the detailed knowledge that their teachers have. The book is clearly written and discusses a wide range of topics in Wittgenstein's philosophy. For undergraduate collections. Robert Hoffman, Philosophy Dept., York Coll., CUNY
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