Wittgenstein. (Repr.).
Wittgenstein by Anthony John Patrick Kenny, published by Penguin Books in 1975, offers a comprehensive introduction to the philosopher’s key ideas. This edition, consisting of 240 pages, presents a clear and historically informed account of Wittgenstein’s core concerns, emphasizing the continuity between his early and late writings. Kenny’s analysis focuses on Wittgenstein’s philosophy of mind and language, providing insights into the complexities of his thought.
Readers will find that Kenny closely examines the works from Wittgenstein’s middle years, addressing apparent conflicts and reconciling them to argue for the unity of his philosophy. The revised edition features an extensive new introduction that discusses developments in Wittgenstein scholarship since the book’s original publication and evaluates his influence in the latter part of the twentieth century. This exploration situates Wittgenstein’s ideas within the broader context of politics and social sciences, making it a significant resource for those interested in philosophy.
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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.
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