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Best books to learn Understanding Wittgenstein, in order
Wittgenstein wrote two philosophies that seem to contradict each other, so a good path needs a guide to navigate the turn. Start with an introduction that sets up his life and the problems of language and logic he wrestled with, approach the early Tractatus and the later Investigations with that map, and let the secondary literature illuminate why he changed his mind so completely.
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Understanding Wittgenstein: The Best Books to Read, in Order
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning understanding wittgenstein?
- Wittgenstein wrote two philosophies that seem to contradict each other, so a good path needs a guide to navigate the turn. Start with an introduction that sets up his life and the problems of language and logic he wrestled with, approach the early Tractatus and the later Investigations with that map, and let the secondary literature illuminate why he changed his mind so completely.
- What's a good book to start understanding wittgenstein with?
- A strong starting point is Tractatus logico-philosophicus by Ludwig Wittgenstein. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after understanding wittgenstein?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Sufism, Gnosticism, Understanding Sikhism.