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Wittgenstein on Rules and Nature

Wittgenstein on Rules and Nature

Hardcover

Series: Continuum Studies in British Philosophy

Philosophy

ISBN10: 0826498620
ISBN13: 9780826498625
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: Aug 26 2008
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.10 Depth: 9.20
Language: English

The celebrated 20th century philosopher, Ludwig Wittgenstein, developed an interest in his later career in natural forms of behavior, what he calls 'primitive' and 'natural reactions', and the role they play in our linguistic and other intellectual practices.
To many, Wittgenstein appears to be advancing a theory about these practices as originating in natural forms of behavior. However, theories of this sort seem out of place in philosophy, especially in light of Wittgenstein's own expressed views on the purpose of philosophy. Keith Dromm offers a way of understanding these apparently incongruous aspects of Wittgenstein's writings that is more consistent with his views on the proper purpose of philosophy.

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