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Philosophical Investigations

Wittgenstein, Ludwig; G.E.M. Anscombe [Translator]

Oxford: Basil Blackwell, 1953.

First edition, first printing. 232 pp. & 232 pp. (text in German and English on facing leaves) with tipped-in errata at rear. Bound in publisher's dark blue cloth with spine lettered in gilt; lacking the dust jacket. Very Good+ with light rubbing to extremities, small abrasion to text at 40e pp., and light soiling to 53 & 53e pp.

Wittgenstein's posthumously-published work of philosophy that challenged traditional concepts of language and problem solving. Translated by analytical philosopher Gertrude Elizabeth Anscombe, it is frequently cited as one of the greatest philosophical works of the 20th century. Item #140948532

Price: $850