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This text is an account of Wittgenstein's impact upon 20th-century analytic philosophy, from its inception at the turn of the century to its subsequent decline. It locates Wittgenstein in his historical context, identifies his main achievements and contrasts his two philosophies with those of Frege and Russell, the Vienna Circle, and the leading figures of Oxford philosophy. The juxtaposition of Wittgenstein and Quine is a detailed comparative survey. The major criticisms of Wittgenstein's later philosophy are evaluated. This volume should be of interest to all those interested in the history of philosophy in this century.