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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.

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Brett Hall
when discussing the encounter between Popper and Wittgenstein.
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Ep 233: David Deutsch’s ”The Fabric of Reality” Chapter 13 ”The Four Strands" Part 1
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Sam Harris
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David Edmonds
about an encounter between Wittgenstein and Karl Popper.
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#321 — Reckoning with Parfit
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Horace Murgatroyd
in relation to a discussion about Wittgenstein's poker game.
Ep. 10 The second and final part of Murgatroyd's Critical Commentary of 'Dear Old Blood'
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Darius Parvizi-Wayne
as a book about the fight between Wittgenstein and Karl Popper.
Marilyn Stendera ~ Active Inference Insights 005 ~ Autopoiesis, Heidegger, Futurity

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