Wittgenstein Book

Grayling wrote a rather even-handed treatment of Wittgenstein's early and late philosophy; although it's rather obvious that Grayling downplays Wittgenstein's influence on contemporary philosophy,and disagrees with most - if not all of - Wittgenstein's late philosophy. Regardless of his disagreement, Grayling obviously understands Wittgenstein's philosophy, and is able to present his ideas in an economic manner. His abilities as an educator show in his attempt to introduce the reader to basic logic prior to diving into the world of analytic philosophy.Grayling's interpretation of Wittgenstein's later philosophy may be challenged by Wittgenstein scholars (as can most people's interpretations of such an obscure philosopher's work). All in all, this is a great introduction to Wittgenstein's early and late philosophy. If you aren't familiar with Wittgenstein's work, this is a great place to start.