One of the greatest philosophical works of all time, in a new translation for the twenty-first century. Ludwig Wittgenstein, in the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, offers a concise yet spacious exploration of language and logic, science and mysticism, what can be said and what can only be shown. Its rigorous beauty – along with the famous ‘picture theory’ of meaning – has inspired generations of thinkers, artists, novelists, and musicians.

In a series of short, bold statements, Wittgenstein attempts to define the limits of meaningful expression. First published in the early 1920s, it is the only book-length work published by the renowned philosopher during his lifetime.

In this exciting new translation, accompanied by a lively introduction by Jan Zwicky, Alexander Booth demonstrates an extraordinary sensitivity to the subtle impact on Wittgenstein's immediate style – both specialized and, often, remarkably plain-spoken – stemming from his engineering background, while also highlighting the underlying poetry of this fundamental text.

• Pages: 144
• Year of Publication: 0513
• Dimensions: 13x13cm