Nov 1, 1991 · According to Monk, philosopher and reluctant Cambridge don Wittgenstein (1889-1951) was driven by spiritual as much by intellectual concerns, exchanged academia for solitude whenever possible and was drawn to brilliant younger men. "Monk has done an excellent job of elucidating the twin journeys of an extraordinary mind and soul," said PW. Photos.

Jan 1, 1990 · “Great philosophical biographies can be counted on one hand. Monk’s life of Wittgenstein is such a one.”—The Christian Science Monitor. 704 pages, Paperback. First published January 1, 1990. Ray Monk is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Southampton, where he has taught since 1992.

Nov 21, 2012 · "First published in Great Britain by Jonathan Cape Ltd. 1990. First published in the United States of America by the Free Press, a division of Macmillan, Inc., 1990"--T.p. verso.

Feb 22, 2021 · Publication date 1990 Topics Wittgenstein, Ludwig, 1889-1951, Philosophers -- Austria -- Biography, Philosophers -- Great Britain -- Biography Publisher New York : Free Press : Maxwell Macmillan International Collection internetarchivebooks; inlibrary; printdisabled Contributor Internet Archive Language English Item Size 1.4Gxviii, 654 p., [32] p. of plates : 25 cm

What is Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Duty of Genius about? This biography reveals the life of Ludwig Wittgenstein, a fascinating and controversial philosopher. It explores his intense personality, profound ideas, and struggles with identity.

Nov 1, 1991 · "Great philosophical biographies can be counted on one hand. Monk's life of Wittgenstein is such a one."— The Christian Science Monitor. Ray Monk is the author of Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Duty of Genius, for which he was awarded the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize and the Duff Cooper Prize.

Mar 31, 2012 · 'Monk's biography is deeply intelligent, generous to the ordinary reader... It is a beautiful portrait of a beautiful life' Guardian. Ray Monk is also the author of Bertrand Russell: The Spirit of...

Nov 1, 1991 · "Great philosophical biographies can be counted on one hand. Monk's life of Wittgenstein is such a one."— The Christian Science Monitor. Ray Monk is the author of Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Duty of...

Nov 1, 1991 · "Great philosophical biographies can be counted on one hand. Monk's life of Wittgenstein is such a one."— The Christian Science Monitor. Ray Monk is the author of Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Duty of...

In his splendid biography, Ray Monk has made this very compelling human being come alive in a way that perfectly explains the fascination he has evoked. Wittgenstein's life was one of great moral and spiritual depth.