Wittgenstein on Rules and Nature. (Continuum Studies in British Philosophy)

DROMM, Keith

ISBN 10: 0826498620 / ISBN 13: 9780826498625

Edité par Continuum (Continuum Studies in British Philosophy), 1st edn, 2008

pp.xxi, 124, a Fine - As New hardback (laminated boards so no dustwrapper called for) [9780826498625]. N° de réf. du vendeur 93097

Synopsis :

The celebrated 20th century philosopher, Ludwig Wittgenstein, developed an interest in his later career in natural forms of behavior, what he calls 'primitive' and 'natural reactions', and the role they play in our linguistic and other intellectual practices.
To many, Wittgenstein appears to be advancing a theory about these practices as originating in natural forms of behavior. However, theories of this sort seem out of place in philosophy, especially in light of Wittgenstein's own expressed views on the purpose of philosophy. Keith Dromm offers a way of understanding these apparently incongruous aspects of Wittgenstein's writings that is more consistent with his views on the proper purpose of philosophy.
The book shows that Wittgenstein does not in fact offer theories about natural human behavior. Rather, these references belong to a type of philosophical reasoning that is not meant to contribute to our knowledge, as explanations in science do, but instead to help clarify our thinking on certain philosophical topics. In particular, they serve to relieve apparent tensions between the things we do know. This book offers a more useful interpretation of a recurring motif in Wittgenstein's later writings that has puzzled many of his readers.

À propos de l'auteur: Keith Dromm is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Louisiana Scholars' College, Northwestern State University.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Wittgenstein on Rules and Nature. (Continuum...
Éditeur : Continuum (Continuum Studies in British Philosophy), 1st edn
Date d'édition : 2008
Reliure : Hardcover
Etat : Near Fine
Edition : 1st Edition