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Wittgenstein and the End of Philosophy
Daniel D. Hutto
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Hardback. What is the true worth of Wittgenstein's contribution to philosophy? Opinions are strongly divided, with many resting on misreadings of his purpose. This book challenges 'theoretical' and 'therapeutic' interpretations, proposing that Wittgenstein saw clarification as the true end of philosophy, that his approach exemplifies critical philosophy. Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCF5; JMA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 500.
What is the true worth of Wittgenstein's contribution to philosophy? Opinions are strongly divided, with many resting on misreadings of his purpose. This book challenges 'theoretical' and 'therapeutic' interpretations, proposing that Wittgenstein saw clarification as the true end of philosophy, that his approach exemplifies critical philosophy.
What is the true worth of Wittgenstein's contribution to philosophy? Opinions are strongly divided, with many resting on misreadings of his purpose. This book challenges 'theoretical' and 'therapeutic' interpretations, proposing that Wittgenstein saw clarification as the true end of philosophy, that his approach exemplifies critical philosophy.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
273
Condition
New
Number of Pages
261
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780333918807
SKU
V9780333918807
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About Daniel D. Hutto
DANIEL D. HUTTO is Professor of Philosophical Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire, UK. He has published on a wide range of philosophical topics in several leading journals, including: The Monist (1995); The Proceedings of the Aristotelian Society (1998); Philosophy and Phenomenological Research (1999) and Mind and Language (2004). He is author of The Presence of Mind (1999), Beyond Physicalism ... Read more
Reviews for Wittgenstein and the End of Philosophy
'...one of the more important contributions to Wittgenstein studies in recent years...serves as a helpful corrective to various current readings of his work.' -John Koethe, Mind 'Hutto effects a much-needed repositioning of theory and therapy. His sensitive and fluent reading allows him to pick out the real implications of Wittgenstein's philosophy from its misleading look-alikes.' - Daniele ... Read more