Wittgenstein Reads Weininger

Book Overview

Condemned for his misogyny, self-hatred, anti-semitism and homophobia, as well as praised for his uncompromising and outspoken approach to gender and morality, Otto Weininger was one of the most controversial and widely read authors of fin-de-si cle Vienna. 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521532604
• ISBN13: 9780521532600
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

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Though Mr. Solway has obviously read this book carefully, his insistence that the contributors have "nothing" to say clearly indicates that he has an unusual perspective on philosophy. If issues of philosophy and philosophical influence interest you, then you should not be deterred. The contributors are first-rate, and their insights are worth considering.