The Two Philosophies of Wittgenstein / BBC Worldwide Ltd.

Ludwig Wittgenstein developed two linguistic philosophies: one studies language as a way of giving picture-meanings to objects; the other studies the ways language is used to create different impressions. In this program, world-renowned author and professor Bryan Magee and Oxford professor Anthony Q...

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Corporate Contributors: BBC Worldwide Ltd., Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Films Media Group.
Format: Electronic Video
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2013]
Series:Modern philosophy (Princeton, N.J.)
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Genre/Form:Educational films.
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Summary:Ludwig Wittgenstein developed two linguistic philosophies: one studies language as a way of giving picture-meanings to objects; the other studies the ways language is used to create different impressions. In this program, world-renowned author and professor Bryan Magee and Oxford professor Anthony Quinton dissect the two philosophies, and discuss their influence on anthropology and sociology.
Item Description:Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on October 09, 2013.
Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Physical Description:1 streaming video file (49 min.) : sound, color.
Format:Mode of access: Internet.
System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Audience:12 & up.
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