Wittgenstein

First published in 1973, Sir Anthony KennyвЂTMs classic introduction to Wittgenstein was widely praised for offering a lucid and historically informed account of the philosopherвЂTMs core concerns. KennyвЂTMs study is also remarkable for demonstrating the continuity between WittgensteinвЂTMs early and late writings. Focusing on WittgensteinвЂTMs philosophy of mind and language, Kenny closely examines the works of the middle years. He exposes apparent conflicts and then goes on to reconcile them, providing a persuasive argument for the unity of WittgensteinвЂTMs thought. This revised edition includes an extensive new introduction in which Kenny outlines developments in Wittgenstein scholarship since the book was first published and assesses WittgensteinвЂTMs influence in the latter part of the twentieth century. First Published In 1973, Sir Anthony Kenny's Classic Introduction To Wittgenstein Was Widely Praised For Offering A Lucid And Historically Informed Account Of The Philosopher's Core Concerns. Kenny's Study Is Also Remarkable For Demonstrating The Continuity Between Wittgenstein's Early And Late Writings. Focusing On Wittgenstein's Philosophy Of Mind And Language, Kenny Closely Examines The Works Of The Middle Years. He Exposes Apparent Conflicts And Then Goes On To Reconcile Them, Providing A Persuasive Argument For The Unity Of Wittgenstein's Thought. This Revised Edition Includes An Extensive New Introduction In Which Kenny Outlines Developments In Wittgenstein Scholarship Since The Book Was First Published And Assesses Wittgenstein's Influence In The Latter Part Of The Twentieth Century. -- Publisher's Description Biographical Sketch Of Wittgenstein's Philosophy -- The Legacy Of Frege And Russell -- The Criticism Of Principia -- The Picture Theory Of The Proposition -- The Metaphysics Of Logical Atomism -- The Dismantling Of Logical Atomism -- Anticipation, Intentionality And Verification -- Understanding, Thinking And Meaning -- Language-games -- Private Languages -- On Scepticism And Certainty -- The Continuity Of Wittgenstein's Philosophy. Anthony Kenny. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Wittgenstein......Page 1 Contents......Page 5 Preface......Page 7 Abbreviations in References to Works by Wittgenstein......Page 9 Introduction to the Revised Edition......Page 11 1 Biographical Sketch of Wittgenstein’s Philosophy......Page 21 2 The Legacy of Frege and Russell......Page 35 3 The Criticism of Principia......Page 55 4 The Picture Theory of the Proposition......Page 64 5 The Metaphysics of Logical Atomism......Page 78 6 The Dismantling of Logical Atomism......Page 102 7 Anticipation, Intentionality and Verification......Page 116 8 Understanding, Thinking and Meaning......Page 131 9 Language-Games......Page 146 10 Private Languages......Page 161 11 On Scepticism and Certainty......Page 180 12 The Continuity of Wittgenstein’s Philosophy......Page 193 Suggestions for Further Reading......Page 204 Index......Page 206 ''This revised edition of Sir Anthony Kenny's classic work on Wittgenstein contains a new introduction which covers developments in Wittgenstein scholarship since the book was first published. Widely praised for providing a lucid and historically informed account of Wittgenstein's core philosophical concerns. Demonstrates the continuity between Wittgenstein's early and later writings. Provides a persuasive argument for the unity of Wittgenstein's thought. Kenny also assesses Wittgenstein's influence in the latter part of the twentieth century.''-- Site de l'éditeur This revised edition of Sir Anthony Kenny's classic work on Wittgenstein contains a new introduction which covers developments in Wittgenstein scholarship since the book was first published in 1973 An overview of the philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein.