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Widely praised for providing a lucid and historically informed account of Wittgenstein's core philosophical concerns. Demonstrates the continuity between Wittgenstein's early and later writings. Provides a persuasive argument for the unity of Wittgenstein's thought. Kenny also assesses Wittgenstein's influence in the latter part of the twentieth century. Inside: Preface Abbreviations in References to Works by Wittgenstein Biographical Sketch of Wittgenstein's Philosophy The Legacy of Frege & Russell The Criticism of Principia The Picture Theory of the Proposition The Metaphysics of Logical Atomism The Dismantling of Logical Atomism Anticipation, Intentionality & Verification Understanding, Thinking & Meaning Language-Games Private Languages On Scepticism & Certainty The Continuity of Wittgenstein's Philosophy Suggestions for Further Reading Index
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Wittgenstein, Anthony Kenny
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- Title
- Wittgenstein
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Anthony Kenny
- Publisher
- Penguin Books
- Released
- 1975
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 0140215816
- ISBN13
- 9780140215816
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, True Stories, Biographies, Philosophical Topics, Philosophy, German Literature
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
- Description
- Widely praised for providing a lucid and historically informed account of Wittgenstein's core philosophical concerns. Demonstrates the continuity between Wittgenstein's early and later writings. Provides a persuasive argument for the unity of Wittgenstein's thought. Kenny also assesses Wittgenstein's influence in the latter part of the twentieth century. Inside: Preface Abbreviations in References to Works by Wittgenstein Biographical Sketch of Wittgenstein's Philosophy The Legacy of Frege & Russell The Criticism of Principia The Picture Theory of the Proposition The Metaphysics of Logical Atomism The Dismantling of Logical Atomism Anticipation, Intentionality & Verification Understanding, Thinking & Meaning Language-Games Private Languages On Scepticism & Certainty The Continuity of Wittgenstein's Philosophy Suggestions for Further Reading Index