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Wittgenstein and the End of Philosophy: Neither Theory nor Therapy

By Daniel D. Hutto

Book information

Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Year
2004
ISBN
0333918800, 9780333918807, 9780230503205
Open Library ID
OL22549352M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
880 kB (900714 bytes)
Edition
1st
Pages
274\274
Library
demonoid.me
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-03-06 17:00:15

Description

What is the true worth of Wittgenstein's contribution to philosophy? Answers to this question are strongly divided. However, most assessments rest on certain popular misreadings of his purpose. This book challenges both "theoretical" and "therapeutic" interpretations. In their place, it seeks to establish that, from beginning to end, Wittgenstein regarded clarification as the true end of philosophy. It argues that, properly understood, his approach exemplifies rather than betrays critical philosophy and provides a viable alternative to other contemporary offerings.

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