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Paperback. The nature of reason has always been a topic at the very heart of Western philosophy. But the most famous philosopher of the twentieth century, Ludwig Wittgenstein, hardly ever discussed it. His work, though, does raise crucial questions about the subject. Editor(s): Preston, John. Series: Ratio Special Issues. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 210.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405180955
- ISBN
- 9781405180955
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Condition: New
€ 29.20
€ 29.20
Paperback. This original critique of Wittgenstein's analogy between language and games, written by one of the philosopher's literary executors and closest friends, has now been updated to include two additional articles. * Updated edition of this original critique of Wittgenstein's analogy between language and games. Editor(s): Phillips, Professor D. Z. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 472.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405132503
- ISBN
- 9781405132503
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Condition: New
€ 30.66
€ 30.66
Paperback. Introduces Wittgenstein's philosophy to senior undergraduates and graduate students. This book examines Wittgenstein's discussions of naming, family resemblances, rule-following and private language in "Philosophical Investigations" as instances of this sort of method, as is his discussion of knowledge in "On Certainty". Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: HPC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 376.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Broadview Press
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781551118925
- ISBN
- 9781551118925
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Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 35.51
€ 49.99
€ 35.51
Paperback. 'Gives an extraordinarily intimate insight into what Wittgenstein was like as a human being..These notes..capture Wittgenstein's outlook on morality and religion, and reveal some of his personal problems' - Alice Ambrose Lazerowitz, Smith College. Editor(s): Craft, J.L.; Hustwit, Ronald E. Num Pages: 112 pages, 2ill. BIC Classification: HPCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 7. Weight in Grams: 146.
- Publisher
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 78
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1986
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780872200081
- ISBN
- 9780872200081
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.61
€ 25.99
€ 19.61
Hardback. This volume collects the most substantial correspondence and documents relating to Wittgenstein's long association with Cambridge between the years 1911 and his death in 1951, including the letters he exchanged with his most illustrious Cambridge contemporaries Russell, Keynes, Moore, and Ramsey (and previously published as Cambridge Letters ). Editor(s): McGuinness, Brian. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 169 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1030.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405147019
- ISBN
- 9781405147019
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 163.79
€ 163.79
Paperback. This volume collects the most substantial correspondence and documents relating to Wittgenstein's long association with Cambridge between the years 1911 and his death in 1951, including the letters he exchanged with his most illustrious Cambridge contemporaries Russell, Keynes, Moore and Ramsey (and previously published as Cambridge Letters). Editor(s): McGuinness, Brian. Num Pages: 506 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAC; BJ; HPCF5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 173 x 14. Weight in Grams: 778.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444350890
- ISBN
- 9781444350890
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.53
€ 44.53
Hardback. Expounds the ethical and religious views of Wittgenstein. The book stresses Wittgenstein's supreme conviction of the importance of ethical and religious values, his belief that this importance could not be adequately articulated, and the consistency of his ideas in this sphere. Num Pages: 256 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPQ; HRAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 29. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631168157
- ISBN
- 9780631168157
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 56.24
€ 56.24
Paperback. Num Pages: 1 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 143 x 13. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 1
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631156819
- ISBN
- 9780631156819
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 54.57
€ 54.57
Paperback. In this book Saul Kripke brings his powerful philosophical intelligence to bear on Wittgensteina s analysis of the notion of following a rule. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CFA; HPCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 140 x 217 x 10. Weight in Grams: 212.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631135210
- ISBN
- 9780631135210
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 34.64
€ 34.99
€ 34.64
Paperback. What is the nature of a conceptual scheme? Are there alternative conceptual schemes? If so, are some more justifiable or correct than others? This book explores Wittgenstein's views on these questions. It interprets his conception of grammar as a generalized version of Kant's transcendental idealist solution to a puzzle about necessity. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CJBG; HPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 127 x 13. Weight in Grams: 28.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691123912
- ISBN
- 9780691123912
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Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 30.78
€ 42.99
€ 30.78
Even admirers of Wittgenstein's work have been puzzled by his last work, "On Certainty". In this book, Rush Rhees shows how Wittgenstein's "On Certainty" concerns logic, language, and reality - topics that occupied Wittgenstein since early in his career. Editor(s): Phillips, Professor D. Z. Num Pages: 208 pages, 1. BIC Classification: HPCF5; HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 21. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405105798
- ISBN
- 9781405105798
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 143.92
€ 143.92
Hardback. Identifying four themes in Wittgenstein's Investigations - reference and meaning, rules and their application, interiority of the mind and alleged uses of private languages, and necessity and grammar - this anthology features essays that explore these themes. It is intended for both the novice and experienced reader of Wittgenstein's classic work. Editor(s): Williams, Meredith. Series: Critical Essays on the Classics Series. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 308 x 23. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742541900
- ISBN
- 9780742541900
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 162.15
€ 162.15
Paperback. Num Pages: 300 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 434.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415408578
- ISBN
- 9780415408578
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 79.72
€ 79.72
Paperback. Explores the questions of language and canon-formation in philosophy and 'theory'. Editor(s): Helgeson, Dr. James. Series: Paragraph Special Issues. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: DSA; HPCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 9. Weight in Grams: 288. Series: Paragraph Special Issues. 128 pages. Editor(s): Helgeson, Dr. James. Explores the questions of language and canon-formation in philosophy and 'theory'. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: DSA; HPCF. Dimension: 235 x 163 x 9. Weight: 288.
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780748642519
- ISBN
- 9780748642519
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.71
€ 33.99
€ 30.71
Paperback. * Covers the central themes of Wittgensteina s oeuvre. * Provides a collection of newly--commissioned essays by internationally established philosophers. * Includes an excellent preface that explains the various perspectives of the contributors and offers an introduction to Wittgensteina s work. . Editor(s): Glock, Hans-Johann. Series: Blackwell Critical Readers. Num Pages: 416 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPCF5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 155 x 230 x 24. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631194378
- ISBN
- 9780631194378
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.04
€ 47.04
Hardback. * Addresses a gap in the market by examining Wittgenstein's impact on feminist thought * Seeks to further feminist debates on issues such as identity, difference, the masculine character of the modern self * Provides a highly original interpretation of several themes in Wittgensteina s philosophy. Series: Feminist Revision. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745620749
- ISBN
- 9780745620749
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.69
€ 72.69
Paperback. * Addresses a gap in the market by examining Wittgenstein's impact on feminist thought * Seeks to further feminist debates on issues such as identity, difference, the masculine character of the modern self * Provides a highly original interpretation of several themes in Wittgensteina s philosophy. Series: Feminist Revision. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 150 x 226 x 13. Weight in Grams: 274.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745620756
- ISBN
- 9780745620756
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.64
€ 24.64
Paperback. Wittgenstein's complex work challenges much that is taken for granted in philosophical thinking as well as in the theorizing of art, theology, science and culture. This title includes essays that explore a key concept involved in Wittgenstein's thinking, relating it to his understanding of philosophy, and outlining the arguments. Series: Key Concepts. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HPCF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 214 x 139 x 17. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844651894
- ISBN
- 9781844651894
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 42.50
€ 44.99
€ 42.50
Paperback. In this study, Michael Luntley offers a reading of Wittgenstein's account of meaning and intentionality, based upon a unifying theme in the early and later philosophies. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405102421
- ISBN
- 9781405102421
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.55
€ 49.55
Paperback. This third volume of the monumental commentary on Wittgensteina s Philosophical Investigations covers sections 243--427, which constitute the heart of the book. Like the previous volumes, it consists of philosophical essays and exegesis. Num Pages: 608 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 173 x 245 x 19. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631190646
- ISBN
- 9780631190646
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.81
€ 50.81