Widely praised for providing a lucid and historically informed account of Wittgenstein's core philosophical concerns.

Demonstrates the continuity between Wittgenstein's early and later writings.

Provides a persuasive argument for the unity of Wittgenstein's thought.

Kenny also assesses Wittgenstein's influence in the latter part of the twentieth century.

Inside:
Preface
Abbreviations in References to Works by Wittgenstein
Biographical Sketch of Wittgenstein's Philosophy
The Legacy of Frege & Russell
The Criticism of Principia
The Picture Theory of the Proposition
The Metaphysics of Logical Atomism
The Dismantling of Logical Atomism
Anticipation, Intentionality & Verification
Understanding, Thinking & Meaning
Language-Games
Private Languages
On Scepticism & Certainty
The Continuity of Wittgenstein's Philosophy
Suggestions for Further Reading
Index