Philosophical Investigations

Philosophical InvestigationsExperience a profound exploration of 20th century philosophy with the revised fourth edition of 'Philosophical Investigations' by Ludwig Wittgenstein. This German English en face edition is meticulously crafted to enhance your understanding of one of philosophys most pivotal texts. The fourth edition includes extensive editorial changes, offering a significant refresh to the previous translations, especially Anscombe's. Dive into a more accessible

Experience a profound exploration of 20th-century philosophy with the revised fourth edition of 'Philosophical Investigations' by Ludwig Wittgenstein. This German-English en face edition is meticulously crafted to enhance your understanding of one of philosophy’s most pivotal texts. The fourth edition includes extensive editorial changes, offering a significant refresh to the previous translations, especially Anscombe's. Dive into a more accessible narrative where footnoted remarks are seamlessly integrated into the text for improved comprehension and flow.

This edition also redefines what was formerly known as 'Part 2,' now presented as 'Philosophy of Psychology – A Fragment,' with all remarks numbered for easier reference. Additionally, the inclusion of detailed editorial endnotes sheds light on the translator's choices and contextualizes Wittgenstein's references and allusions, enriching your reader experience.

With new essays discussing the historical impact of 'Philosophical Investigations' and addressing the intricacies of translating Wittgenstein's ideas, this book is a must-have for philosophy students, scholars, and enthusiasts alike. Whether you are revisiting Wittgenstein's legacy or encountering it for the first time, this edition guarantees a clear conduit to the thought-provoking themes that define his work.

This BRAND NEW edition, with the ISBN 9781405159289, was published by John Wiley & Sons (UK) in 2009 and consists of 592 pages of insightful content. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781405159289
Year: 2009
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 592


Description:
Incorporating significant editorial changes from earlier editions,
the fourth edition of Ludwig Wittgenstein's Philosophical
Investigations is the definitive en face German-English
version of the most important work of 20th-century philosophy


The extensively revised English translation incorporates many
hundreds of changes to Anscombe?s original translation

Footnoted remarks in the earlier editions have now been
relocated in the text

What was previously referred to as ?Part 2? is now
republished as Philosophy of Psychology ? A Fragment,
and all the remarks in it are numbered for ease of reference

New detailed editorial endnotes explain decisions of
translators and identify references and allusions in Wittgenstein's
original text

Now features new essays on the history of the Philosophical
Investigations, and the problems of translating
Wittgenstein?s text