Wittgenstein Reads Weininger

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pp. 197, “Otto Weininger was one of the most controversial and widely read authors of fin-de-siècle Vienna. He was both condemned for his misogyny, self-hatred, anti-semitism and homophobia, as well as praised for his uncompromising and outspoken approach to gender and morality. The purpose of this new collection of essays is to explore the various ways in which Wittgenstein absorbed and responded to Weininger’s ideas. Written by an international team of experts on Wittgenstein and Weininger, the volume is especially timely in the light of recent translations of Weininger’s work. ” paperback edition

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ISBN 0521532604
ISBN13 9780521532600
Number of pages 197
Original Title Wittgenstein Reads Weininger
Published Date 2004
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition No Dj
Binding Paperback
Size 8vo
Place of Publication Cambridge
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pp. 197, “Otto Weininger was one of the most controversial and widely read authors of fin-de-siècle Vienna. He was both condemned for his misogyny, self-hatred, anti-semitism and homophobia, as well as praised for his uncompromising and outspoken approach to gender and morality. The purpose of this new collection of essays is to explore the various ways in which Wittgenstein absorbed and responded to Weininger’s ideas. Written by an international team of experts on Wittgenstein and Weininger, the volume is especially timely in the light of recent translations of Weininger’s work. ” paperback edition

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Weight 0.85 kg