Wittgenstein's Poker: The Story of a Ten-Minute Argument Between Two Great Philosophers - Book by David Edmonds & John Eidinow
Wittgenstein's Poker by David Edmonds and John Eidinow recounts a famous 1946 argument between two of the 20th century’s most influential philosophers, Ludwig Wittgenstein and Karl Popper. During a meeting at Cambridge, Wittgenstein allegedly brandished a poker at Popper in a heated debate. The book examines the details of this intense confrontation, exploring the philosophical ideas at stake and the personal animosities between the two thinkers. Through this dramatic event, Edmonds and Eidinow delve into the intellectual tensions of the time and the contrasting personalities of Wittgenstein and Popper, offering a compelling narrative of philosophy in action. Amazon
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