| Description |
1 online resource (x, 164 pages) |
| Contents |
Introduction: Wittgenstein of 'forms of life' -- PART I. Interpretations of Wittgenstein -- Questions and answers in Wittgenstein's philosophy -- What does the private language argument prove? -- Criteria, conventions, and the problem of other minds -- Does language need rules? -- Wittgenstein on the use of 'I know' -- Was Wittgenstein a sceptic? -- PART II. Language, art and mind -- Wittgenstein on language, art, and humanity -- Wittgenstein and the problem of consciousness -- Could machines think? -- Thinking -- Secondary sense and 'what they have in common' |
| Summary |
The implications of Wittgenstein's later writings have become one of the major features of the past few years. This text offers a critical interpretation of Wittgenstein's writings and their impact for our ways of thinking |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Wittgenstein, Ludwig, 1889-1951.
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| SUBJECT |
Wittgenstein, Ludwig, 1889-1951 fast |
| Subject |
PHILOSOPHY -- History & Surveys -- Modern.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
0203166868 |
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9780203166864 |
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