Stanley Cavell Series
September 1, 1926 – June 19, 2018
Stanley Cavell was an American philosopher whose work was characterized by its conversational tone and frequent literary references. He engaged with ethics, aesthetics, and ordinary language philosophy. As an interpreter, he produced influential works on Wittgenstein, Austin, Emerson, Thoreau, and Heidegger. His approach to philosophy was deeply intertwined with the analysis of art and everyday speech.





