| The Wittgenstein Reader Contributor(s): Kenny, Anthony (Author) |
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ISBN: 1405135832 ISBN-13: 9781405135832 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $137.56 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2006 Annotation: This popular collection of Wittgenstein's key writings represents the breadth and complexity of the philosopher's work. It follows the evolution of Wittgenstein's philosophical thought from the "Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus" through the "Blue and Brown Books" to his later work in the "Philosophical Investigations," The excerpts are arranged by topic and introduce readers to all the central concerns of Wittgenstein's philosophy, including meaning and understanding, intentionality, rule following, private language, necessity, scepticism and certainty. For the second edition, a new chapter on 'Sense, Nonsense and Philosophy' has been added incorporating material relevant to recent debates about Wittgenstein. In particular, this chapter includes key passages which have proved central to interpretations of Wittgenstein by the so-called 'New Wittgensteinians'. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Modern |
| Dewey: 192 |
| LCCN: 2005019951 |
| Series: Blackwell Readers |
| Physical Information: 1.02" H x 6.1" W x 9.28" (1.19 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This popular selection of Wittgenstein's key writings has now been updated to include new material relevant to recent debates about the philosopher.
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