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Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951) is considered by most
philosophers - even those who do not share his views - to be the
most influential philosopher of the 20th century. His contributions
to the philosophy of language, mind, meaning and psychology - as
well as to logic, mathematics and epistemology - permanently
altered the philosophical landscape, and his Tractatus Logico
Philosophicus and Philosophical Investigations continue to be
studied in philosophy departments around in the world. In this
superb introduction and overview of Wittgenstein s life and work,
William Child discusses:
- Wittgenstein s early work, Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus,
including his account of language and thought
- Wittgenstein s subsequent rejection of some of the central
doctrines of the Tractatus
- Wittgenstein s later philosophy
- intentionality and rule-following
- philosophy of mind and psychology in Philosophical
Investigations
- knowledge and certainty, and Wittgenstein s final work
- philosophy of religion
- the legacy and influence of Wittgenstein s ideas in philosophy,
and beyond.
Including a chronology, glossary, and helpful conclusions to
each chapter, Wittgenstein is essential reading for anyone coming
to Wittgenstein's philosophy for the first time.
Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951) is considered by most
philosophers - even those who do not share his views - to be the
most influential philosopher of the 20th century. His contributions
to the philosophy of language, mind, meaning and psychology - as
well as to logic, mathematics and epistemology - permanently
altered the philosophical landscape, and his Tractatus Logico
Philosophicus and Philosophical Investigations continue to be
studied in philosophy departments around in the world. In this
superb introduction and overview of Wittgenstein's life and work,
William Child discusses:
- Wittgenstein's early work, Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus,
including his account of language and thought
- Wittgenstein's subsequent rejection of some of the central
doctrines of the Tractatus
- Wittgenstein's later philosophy
- intentionality and rule-following
- philosophy of mind and psychology in Philosophical
Investigations
- knowledge and certainty, and Wittgenstein's final work
- philosophy of religion
- the legacy and influence of Wittgenstein's ideas in philosophy,
and beyond.
Including a chronology, glossary, and helpful conclusions to
each chapter, Wittgenstein is essential reading for anyone coming
to Wittgenstein's philosophy for the first time.
Philosophers of mind have long been interested in the relation
between two ideas: that causality plays an essential role in our
understanding of the mental; and that we can gain an understanding
of belief and desire by considering the ascription of attitudes to
people on the basis of what they say and do. Many have thought that
those ideas are incompatible. William Child argues that there is in
fact no tension between them, and that we should accept them both.
He shows how we can have a causal understanding of the mental
without having to see attitudes and experiences as internal,
causally interacting entities; and he defends this view against
influential objections. The book offers detailed discussions of
many of Donald Davidson's contributions to the philosophy of mind,
and also considers the work of Dennett, Anscombe, McDowell, and
Rorty, among others. Issues discussed include: the nature of
intentional phenomena; causal explanation; the character of visual
experience; psychological explanation; and the causal relevance of
mental properties.
"In an age when few evangelical Christians find comfort and hope in
the sovereignty of a fatherly God, this book serves as a surefooted
guide to help us navigate some of the depth and breadth of this
glorious truth that lets God be God. The authors encourage us to
remember that whatever we think, say, or do, we must begin with
God, continue with God, and end in God. If you want to understand
and treasure the profound truth that God does all that He does in
all spheres of life because He is who He is, read this book." --
Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Thological Seminary, Grand Rapids,
Michigan
The modern Cypriot town of Polis Chrysochous-"City of Gold"-lies
above the city of Arsinoe and the earlier city-kingdom of Marion.
In 1885 excavators began exploring the extensive cemeteries of
these cities. Since 1983 the Princeton Cyprus Expedition has
focused on the remains of sanctuaries, public buildings, workshops,
and private residences spanning the Geometric through Classical
periods of Marion and the Hellenistic through Roman, early
Christian, and medieval periods of Arsinoe. Combining
archaeological investigation and historical analysis, City of Gold
relates the discoveries establishing that these cities had close
ties with Greece and with regions from Egypt to Anatolia, findings
best represented by the painted vases and terracotta sculptures of
Marion and the architecture of Arsinoe. Nearly half of the 110
artifacts included in the catalogue are previously unpublished, and
another third are published in detail for the first time.
Distributed for the Princeton University Art Museum Exhibition
Schedule: Princeton University Art Museum(10/20/12-01/20/13)
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