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Wittgenstein's Poker
Book • 2001
David Edmonds and John Eidinow's "Wittgenstein's Poker" recounts the famous encounter between Karl Popper and Ludwig Wittgenstein, two giants of 20th-century philosophy.
The book vividly portrays the clash of personalities and philosophical viewpoints between these two influential thinkers.
It explores their contrasting approaches to philosophy, highlighting their different methods and beliefs.
The authors use a combination of historical accounts and philosophical analysis to provide a fascinating insight into the lives and work of Popper and Wittgenstein.
The book offers a unique perspective on the development of 20th-century philosophy and the enduring influence of these two remarkable figures.
The book vividly portrays the clash of personalities and philosophical viewpoints between these two influential thinkers.
It explores their contrasting approaches to philosophy, highlighting their different methods and beliefs.
The authors use a combination of historical accounts and philosophical analysis to provide a fascinating insight into the lives and work of Popper and Wittgenstein.
The book offers a unique perspective on the development of 20th-century philosophy and the enduring influence of these two remarkable figures.
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Tamler asks David if he ever read this book about Wittgenstein and Popper.

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Episode 321: The Journey Begins (Plus Blind Ranking Philosophers)
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when discussing the encounter between Popper and Wittgenstein.


Brett Hall

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Ep 233: David Deutsch’s ”The Fabric of Reality” Chapter 13 ”The Four Strands" Part 1
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as a book co-authored by 

about an encounter between Wittgenstein and Karl Popper.


Sam Harris


David Edmonds

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#321 — Reckoning with Parfit
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in relation to a discussion about Wittgenstein's poker game.


Horace Murgatroyd

Ep. 10 The second and final part of Murgatroyd's Critical Commentary of 'Dear Old Blood'
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with John Eldenau, mentioned when introducing David.


David Edmonds

David Edmonds - The Moral Maze: Exploring Derek Parfit's Vision of Ethics | STM Podcast #177
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as a book about the fight between Wittgenstein and Karl Popper.

Darius Parvizi-Wayne

Marilyn Stendera ~ Active Inference Insights 005 ~ Autopoiesis, Heidegger, Futurity
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as a book previously discussed on the podcast with 

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Jed Lea-Henry


David Edmonds
The Popperian Podcast #35 – David Edmonds – 'Murder in the Vienna Circle'
Mentioned as a book about a robust debate between Popper and Wittgenstein that lead to a physical altercation.

G.K. Chesterton, The Everlasting Man 1
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as the book that put 

on the map.

Cody Kommers


David Edmonds

#71: David Edmonds on Turning Philosophy into a Career
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as one of the many books that 

has written.


Xavier Bonilla


David Edmonds

#250 - Parfit: A Dialogue with David Edmonds


