Wittgenstein and the End of Philosophy

副标题: Neither Theory nor Therapy

ISBN: 9781403989864

出版社: Palgrave Macmillan

出版年: 2006-11-10

页数: 278

定价: USD 28.95

装帧: Paperback

内容简介

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.