Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus (Deutsch) By: Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951)
Ludwig Wittgenstein's "Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus" is a groundbreaking work of philosophy that challenges readers to rethink the way they understand language and reality. Wittgenstein presents his ideas in a series of short, aphoristic statements that are both dense and thought-provoking. One of the key themes of the book is Wittgenstein's assertion that language is a tool for representing the world, and that much of the confusion and misunderstandings in philosophy are the result of misusing language. He argues that the meaning of a statement is determined by its logical form, and that it is only through elucidating this form that we can arrive at true understanding. Wittgenstein's writing style is abstract and complex, making it a challenging read for those unfamiliar with philosophy. However, for those willing to put in the effort, there are many profound insights to be gained from this work. Overall, "Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus" is a seminal text in the field of philosophy that continues to influence thinkers to this day. First Page: Tractatus Logico Philosophicus By LUDWIG WITTGENSTEIN With an Introduction by BERTRAND RUSSELL, F.R.S. LONDON KEGAN PAUL, TRENCH, TRUBNER & CO., LTD. NEW YORK: HARCOURT, BRACE & COMPANY, INC. 1922 PRINTED IN GREAT BRITAIN BY THE EDINBURGH PRESS, 9 AND 11 YOUNG STREET, EDINBURGH. NOTE In rendering Mr Wittgenstein’s Tractatus Logico Philosophicus available for English readers, the somewhat unusual course has been adopted of printing the original side by side with the translation. Such a method of presentation seemed desirable both on account of the obvious difficulties raised by the vocabulary and in view of the peculiar literary character of the whole. As a result, a certain latitude has been possible in passages to which objection might otherwise be taken as over literal. The proofs of the translation and the version of the original which appeared in the final number of Ostwald’s Annalen der Naturphilosophie (1921) have been very carefully revised by the author himself; and the Editor further desires to express his indebtedness to Mr F. P. Ramsey, of Trinity College, Cambridge, for assistance both with the translation and in the preparation of the book for the press. C. K. O. INTRODUCTION By BERTRAND RUSSELL Mr Wittgenstein’s Tractatus Logico Philosophicus, whether or not it prove to give the ultimate truth on the matters with which it deals, certainly deserves, by its breadth and scope and profundity, to be considered an important event in the philosophical world... Continue reading book >>

Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus (Deutsch) By: Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951)

Ludwig Wittgenstein's "Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus" is a groundbreaking work of philosophy that challenges readers to rethink the way they understand language and reality. Wittgenstein presents his ideas in a series of short, aphoristic statements that are both dense and thought-provoking.

One of the key themes of the book is Wittgenstein's assertion that language is a tool for representing the world, and that much of the confusion and misunderstandings in philosophy are the result of misusing language. He argues that the meaning of a statement is determined by its logical form, and that it is only through elucidating this form that we can arrive at true understanding.

Wittgenstein's writing style is abstract and complex, making it a challenging read for those unfamiliar with philosophy. However, for those willing to put in the effort, there are many profound insights to be gained from this work. Overall, "Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus" is a seminal text in the field of philosophy that continues to influence thinkers to this day.

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Tractatus Logico Philosophicus By LUDWIG WITTGENSTEIN With an Introduction by BERTRAND RUSSELL, F.R.S. LONDON KEGAN PAUL, TRENCH, TRUBNER & CO., LTD. NEW YORK: HARCOURT, BRACE & COMPANY, INC. 1922 PRINTED IN GREAT BRITAIN BY THE EDINBURGH PRESS, 9 AND 11 YOUNG STREET, EDINBURGH. NOTE In rendering Mr Wittgenstein’s Tractatus Logico Philosophicus available for English readers, the somewhat unusual course has been adopted of printing the original side by side with the translation. Such a method of presentation seemed desirable both on account of the obvious difficulties raised by the vocabulary and in view of the peculiar literary character of the whole. As a result, a certain latitude has been possible in passages to which objection might otherwise be taken as over literal. The proofs of the translation and the version of the original which appeared in the final number of Ostwald’s Annalen der Naturphilosophie (1921) have been very carefully revised by the author himself; and the Editor further desires to express his indebtedness to Mr F. P. Ramsey, of Trinity College, Cambridge, for assistance both with the translation and in the preparation of the book for the press. C. K. O.

INTRODUCTION By BERTRAND RUSSELL Mr Wittgenstein’s Tractatus Logico Philosophicus, whether or not it prove to give the ultimate truth on the matters with which it deals, certainly deserves, by its breadth and scope and profundity, to be considered an important event in the philosophical world... Continue reading book >>

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