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Wittgenstein and the Human Form of Life (Paperback)
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Wittgenstein's later writings generate a great deal of controversy
and debate, as do the implications of his ideas for such topics as
consciousness, knowledge, language and the arts. Oswald Hanfling
addresses a widespeard tendency to ascribe to Wittgenstein views
that go beyond those he actually held. Separate chapters deal with
important topics such as the private language argument,
rule-following, the problem of other minds, and the ascription of
scepticism to Wittgenstein. Describing Wittgenstein as a 'humanist'
thinker, he contrasts his views on language, art humanity and
philosophy itself with those of scientifically minded philosophers.
He argues that 'the human form of life' calls for a kind of
understanding that cfannot be achieved by the methods of emirical
science; that consiousness, for example, cannot properly be
regarded as a property of the bran; and that the resulting 'problem
of consoiusness is an illusion. Wittgenstein and the Human Form of
Life is essential reading for anyone interested in Wittgenstein's
approach to what it means to be human. It will be invaluable to all
Wittgenstein scholars, and all who are interested in the philosophy
of mind, language and aesthetics.
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