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Great Lives: Episode 2: Ludwig Wittgenstein

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Episode 2: Ludwig Wittgenstein

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Ludwig Wittgenstein, fascinating and misunderstood thinker, is chosen by Raymond Tallis.

Writer Raymond Tallis chooses the 20th-century Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein. With Matthew Parris. From December 2011.

Ludwig Wittgenstein, the fascinating and misunderstood genius who changed the course of philosophy, is chosen by writer Raymond Tallis. With biographer Ray Monk, he brings alive this most enigmatic of men and his singular life. And to make sure that they don't get lost in Wittgensteinian thought, presenter Matthew Parris brings along a whistle to blow whenever he feels in danger.. 

Producer Beth O'Dea.

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