The Wittgenstein Reader

This popular selection of Wittgenstein’s key writings has now been updated to include new material relevant to recent debates about the philosopher.

• Follows the evolution of Wittgenstein’s philosophical thought from the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus through to the Philosophical Investigations.


• Excerpts are arranged by topic and introduce readers to all the central concerns of Wittgenstein’s philosophy.


• Now includes a new chapter on ‘Sense, Nonsense and Philosophy’ incorporating material relevant to recent debates about Wittgenstein.