Wittgenstein in Cambridge: Letters and Documents 1911 – 1951 4th Edition by Brian McGuinness (PDF)

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This volume collects the most substantial correspondence and documents relating to Wittgenstein’s long association with Cambridge between the years 1911 and his death in 1951, including the letters he exchanged with his most illustrious Cambridge contemporaries Russell, Keynes, Moore, and Ramsey (and previously published as Cambridge Letters). Now expanded to include 200 previously unpublished letters and documents, including correspondence between Wittgenstein and the economist Piero Sraffa, and between Wittgenstein and his pupilsIncludes extensive editorial annotationsProvides a fascinating and intimate insight into Wittgenstein’s life and thought

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Editorial Reviews: Review “One could say, this book takes a close look at Wittgenstein’s face; and whether or not this will interest anyone, he was nonetheless a human being and so it may have value.” (The Dabbler, 18 May 2012) From the Inside Flap This volume collects the most substantial correspondence and documents relating to Wittgenstein’s long association with Cambridge between the years 1911 and his death in 1951, including the letters he exchanged with his most illustrious Cambridge contemporaries Russell, Keynes, Moore, and Ramsey (and previously published as Cambridge Letters). It provides a fascinating glimpse of the philosopher – appearing in turn withdrawn and affectionate, fierce and censorious, happy to collaborate and sure of his own judgement. Quarrels and reconciliations are documented, along with his struggles to publish the Tractatus, his retreat from the world and his eventual return to philosophy. This significantly expanded new volume adds to the existing collection some 200 previously unpublished letters and documents, including 40 letters from Wittgenstein to his friend and Cambridge contemporary, the economist Piero Sraffa; a substantial body of letters between Wittgenstein and some of his most celebrated pupils, including Rhees, Von Wright and Norman Malcolm; and minutes relating Wittgenstein’s incursions into University business and The Moral Sciences Club.This collection will prove a fascinating and unique read for anyone with an interest in Wittgenstein’s work, his character and the institutional and personal context within which they took shape. From the Back Cover This volume collects the most substantial correspondence and documents relating to Wittgenstein’s long association with Cambridge between the years 1911 and his death in 1951, including the letters he exchanged with his most illustrious Cambridge contemporaries Russell, Keynes, Moore, and Ramsey (and previously published as Cambridge Letters). It provides a fascinating glimpse of the philosopher – appearing in turn withdrawn and affectionate, fierce and censorious, happy to collaborate and sure of his own judgement. Quarrels and reconciliations are documented, along with his struggles to publish the Tractatus, his retreat from the world and his eventual return to philosophy. This significantly expanded new volume adds to the existing collection some 200 previously unpublished letters and documents, including 40 letters from Wittgenstein to his friend and Cambridge contemporary, the economist Piero Sraffa; a substantial body of letters between Wittgenstein and some of his most celebrated pupils, including Rhees, Von Wright and Norman Malcolm; and minutes relating Wittgenstein’s incursions into University business and The Moral Sciences Club.This collection will prove a fascinating and unique read for anyone with an interest in Wittgenstein’s work, his character and the institutional and personal context within which they took shape. About the Author Brian McGuinness is now Professor of the History of Philosophy at Siena. Past publications include the translation of Wittgenstein’s Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus (with David Pears) and A Life of Wittgenstein (Volume 1, Young Ludwig, 1988), the second volume of which is due to be published shortly. Read more

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐Fine book in its way, but nothing really startling in it: lots of “meet me on Thursday” stuff. It is for Wittgensteineans to fill up their collections. One hopes that this is research for the long awaited sequel to McGuinness’ first volume biography.

⭐Epistolario di grandissimo interesse. Tocca aspetti meno noti della vita del filosofo. Ne svela il temperamento, il carattere certo non facile nei rapporti. Completa, approfondendola, la gamma di relazioni tra le quali, di rilievo, quella con B. Russell e con Sraffa.This is an extraordinary book poorly served by the local seller who prints the book in India on demand.

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