Wittgenstein by Anthony Kenny (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Wittgenstein by Anthony Kenny This revised edition of Sir Anthony Kennys 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 Wittgensteins core philosophical concerns. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This revised edition of Sir Anthony Kennys 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 Wittgensteins core philosophical concerns. Demonstrates the continuity between Wittgensteins early and later writings. Provides a persuasive argument for the unity of Wittgensteins thought. Kenny also assesses Wittgensteins influence in the latter part of the twentieth century. Back Cover 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. Kennys 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. Flap First published in 1973, Sir Anthony Kennys classic introduction to Wittgenstein was widely praised for offering a lucid and historically informed account of the philosophers core concerns. Kennys study is also remarkable for demonstrating the continuity between Wittgensteins early and late writings. Focusing on Wittgensteins 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 Wittgensteins 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 Wittgensteins influence in the latter part of the twentieth century. Author Biography Sir Anthony Kenny was formerly Pro-Vice-Chancellor at Oxford University, Master of Balliol College, Oxford and Warden of Rhodes House, Oxford. He was also President of the British Academy, Chairman of the Board of the British Library and a Trustee of Wittgensteins copyrights. He is the author or editor of more than 30 books, including The Wittgenstein Reader (Second Edition, 2006), A Brief History of Western Philosophy (1998) and The Legacy of Wittgenstein (1984), all published by Blackwell. Table of Contents Preface vii Abbreviations in References to Works by Wittgenstein ix Introduction to the Revised Edition xi 1 Biographical Sketch of Wittgensteins Philosophy 1 2 The Legacy of Frege and Russell 15 3 The Criticism of Principia 35 4 The Picture Theory of the Proposition 44 5 The Metaphysics of Logical Atomism 58 6 The Dismantling of Logical Atomism 82 7 Anticipation, Intentionality and Verification 96 8 Understanding, Thinking and Meaning 111 9 Language-Games 126 10 Private Languages 141 11 On Scepticism and Certainty 160 12 The Continuity of Wittgensteins Philosophy 173 Suggestions for Further Reading 184 Index 186 Review Kennys book remains the best general introduction to Wittgensteins work as a whole. Careful, clear, persistent in its pursuit of puzzles, but always stylish and accessible, it will take even a beginner deep into the most difficult issues raised by Wittgensteins texts, while still being helpful and provocative to advanced students and scholars. --Michael Morris, University of Sussex …Sir Anthonys remains the most useful critical introduction to Wittgensteins life and thought. The updated introduction is more than welcome. Among students and, especially, teachers of Wittgenstein, the long-awaited re-release of this classic is cause for celebration. --Richard Kortum, East Tennessee State University Long Description 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. Kennys 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. Review Text Kennys book remains the best general introduction to Wittgenstein?s work as a whole. Careful, clear, persistent in its pursuit of puzzles, but always stylish and accessible, it will take even a beginner deep into the most difficult issues raised by Wittgenstein?s texts, while still being helpful and provocative to advanced students and scholars. --Michael Morris, University of Sussex ?Sir Anthony?s remains the most useful critical introduction to Wittgenstein?s life and thought. The updated introduction is more than welcome. Among students and, especially, teachers of Wittgenstein, the long-awaited re-release of this classic is cause for celebration. --Richard Kortum, East Tennessee State University Review Quote & Kenny & s book remains the best general introduction to Wittgenstein & s work as a whole. Careful, clear, persistent in its pursuit of puzzles, but always stylish and accessible, it will take even a beginner deep into the most difficult issues raised by Wittgenstein & s texts, while still being helpful and provocative to advanced students and scholars. Michael Morris, University of Sussex& & …Sir Anthony & s remains the most useful critical introduction to Wittgenstein & s life and thought. The updated introduction is more than welcome. Among students and, especially, teachers of Wittgenstein, the long-awaited re-release of this classic is cause for celebration. & Richard Kortum, East Tennessee State University Feature A revised edition of Sir Anthony Kenny?s classic introduction to Wittgenstein. 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. Includes an extensive new introduction outlining developments in Wittgenstein scholarship since the book was first published. Kenny also assesses Wittgenstein?s influence in the latter part of the twentieth century. Details ISBN1405136545 Short Title WITTGENSTEIN REV/E Language English ISBN-10 1405136545 ISBN-13 9781405136549 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 192 Illustrations Yes Edition Revised edition DOI 10.1604/9781405136549 UK Release Date 2005-11-03 AU Release Date 2005-11-03 NZ Release Date 2005-11-03 US Release Date 2005-11-03 Author Anthony Kenny Pages 216 Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Edition Description Revised Edition Year 2005 Publication Date 2005-11-03 Imprint Wiley-Blackwell Place of Publication Hoboken Alternative 9781405136556 Audience Undergraduate Country of Publication United Kingdom We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126612898;

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