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Ludwig Wittgenstein : the duty of genius

by Ray Monk

This biography examines the life of Ludwig Wittgenstein, exploring the connections between his personal moral experiences and his philosophical work on logic and language. It highlights the ethical and religious perspectives that informed his intellectual contributions.

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