Ludwig Wittgenstein. The Duty of Genius: Ray Monk

An intelligent, yet emotionally honest portrait of one of the 20th century`s influential, engimatic thinkers.

`Monk`s energetic enterprise is remarkable for the interweaving of the philosophical and the emotional aspects of Wittgenstein`s life` Sunday Times

`Ray Monk`s reconnection of Wittgenstein`s philosophy with his life triumphantly carries out the Wittgensteinian task of "changing the aspect" of Wittgenstein`s work, getting us to see it in a new way` Sunday Telegraph

`This biography transforms Wittgenstein into a human being` Independent on Sunday

`It is much to be recommended` Observer

`Monk`s biography is deeply intelligent, generous to the ordinary reader... It is a beautiful portrait of a beautiful life` Guardian