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Dr Keith Dromm
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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
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June 2008
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Author
Dr Keith Dromm
Book Format
hardback
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Published
June 2008
£143.89
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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.
The book shows that Wittgenstein does not in fact offer theories about natural human behavior. Rather, these references belong to a type of philosophical reasoning that is not meant to contribute to our knowledge, as explanations in science do, but instead to help clarify our thinking on certain philosophical topics. In particular, they serve to relieve apparent tensions between the things we do know. This book offers a more useful interpretation of a recurring motif in Wittgenstein's later writings that has puzzled many of his readers.
Introduction: The Primeval Chaos
Author
Dr Keith Dromm
Book Format
hardback
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Published
June 2008
Weight
364g
Page Count
160
Dimensions
156 x 234 x 12 mm
ISBN
9780826498625
ISBN-10
0826498620
Eden Code
1225368
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Author/Creator: Dr Keith Dromm
ISBN: 9780826498625
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Release Date: June 2008
Weight: 364g
Dimensions: 156 x 234 x 12 mm
Eden Code: 1225368