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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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Sam Harris as a book co-authored by David Edmonds about an encounter between Wittgenstein and Karl Popper.
Sam Harris as a book co-authored by David Edmonds about an encounter between Wittgenstein and Karl Popper.
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