Gordon Park Baker was a philosopher renowned for his deep engagement with the analytic tradition. His scholarship centered on pivotal figures such as Ludwig Wittgenstein and Gottlob Frege, alongside influential movements like the Vienna Circle. Baker was noted for his meticulous dissection of philosophical arguments and a writing style that illuminated complex thought. His intellectual legacy lies in his capacity to synthesize and clarify intricate philosophical debates.
This is a much revised and extended new edition of Part I of the first volume of the monumental four-volume Analytical Commentary on the Philosophical Investigations. Takes into account much new material that was unavailable when the first edition was written Following Baker's death in 2002, P.M.S.
This is a collection of the key articles written by renowned Wittgenstein scholar, G.P. Baker, on Wittgenstein’s later philosophy, published posthumously. Following Baker’s death in 2002, the volume has been edited by collaborator and partner, Katherine Morris. Contains articles previously only available in other languages, and one previously unpublished paper. Completely distinct from the widely-known work Baker did with P.M.S. Hacker in the Analytical Commentary on the Philosophical Investigations (Blackwell Publishing, 1980-1996).