I think we're probably talking about different audiences. If you're an undergrad studying a philosophy minor then sure, go to the source. But if you've read a c

I think we're probably talking about different audiences. If you're an undergrad studying a philosophy minor then sure, go to the source. But if you've read a couple of Virginia Woolf novels and are interested in the Bloomsbury set, it gives you enough of a flavour. I studied both early and late Wittengstein at university and I certainly wouldn't recommend the Tractatus to anyone except as a novelty, and although the Philsophical Investigations are more approachable, they quickly become tiring for someone not motivated to invest some time in reading them slowly and thoroughly. (I know this from the time when I was reading the Investigations and badgered other people to read them because I thought they were so fantastic!)