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The Great Philosophers: Wittgenstein
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'Nothing is so difficult as not deceiving oneself' Wittgenstein
Fascinating account of the man who overturned the world of philosophical thought.
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'Nothing is so difficult as not deceiving oneself' - Wittgenstein
The Great Philosophers: Wittgenstein by Peter Hacker explores how Wittgenstein overturned centuries of philosophical reflection on the nature of 'the inner', our subjective experience, and our knowledge of self and others. He challenged traditional conceptions of 'the outer' and human behaviour, revealing distortions in the perceived relationship between the inner and the outer.
This highly accessible account offers an illuminating introduction to Wittgenstein's philosophy of mind and his conception of philosophy. The book shows how Wittgenstein's examination of our use of words clarifies our notions of mind, body, and behaviour.
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The Great Philosophers: Wittgenstein
'Nothing is so difficult as not deceiving oneself' - Wittgenstein The Great Philosophers: Wittgenstein by Peter Hacker explores how Wittgenstein overturned centuries of philosophical reflection on the nature of 'the inner', our subjective experience, and our knowledge of self and others. He challenged traditional conceptions of 'the outer' and human behaviour, revealing distortions in the perceived relationship between the inner...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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The book offers philosophical insights in an accessible style, enhancing the cultural reach of philosophy. It combines intellectual depth with affordability, providing a genuine and sophisticated understanding of Wittgensteinβs ideas in a concise format. The endeavour is seen as a promising contribution to philosophical literature.
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ISBN: 9781474616775
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 January 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 110.0mm
Height: 176.0mm
Weight: 70g
Pages: 96
About the Author
Peter Hacker is the leading authority on the philosophy of Wittgenstein. He is Emeritus Fellow at St John's College, Oxford University, where he was a Tutorial Fellow in philosophy from 1966 to 2006 and he holds an honorary professorship at the Institute of Neurology, University College, London. He has held visiting chairs in North America and both British Academy and Leverhulme Senior Research Fellowships. He is the author of twenty four books and over 160 papers, and has written extensively on the philosophy of Wittgenstein, the history of analytic philosophy, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, cognitive neuroscience, and has recently completed a tetralogy on human nature.
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