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Explore Ludwig Wittgenstein's profound insights into logic, language, and reality through 'On Certainty', expertly interpreted by Rush Rhees, a close confidant and key interpreter of Wittgenstein's philosophy. This authoritative edition of **Wittgenstein's On Certainty** delves deep into the nuances of Wittgenstein’s last major work, originally published to bring clarity to often misunderstood concepts. Rhees’s interpretation provides a fresh perspective, illustrating the continuity in Wittgenstein's thought and uncovering the radical essence of his conclusions. With 208 pages of incisive analysis, this brand new edition offers readers valuable insights into the nature of certainty, skepticism, and the implications for our understanding of knowledge itself. The included afterword is a significant enhancement, discussing recent scholarship and linking it to Rhees's pivotal contributions to the field. Perfect for students, philosophers, and anyone interested in the intersections of language and reality, 'Wittgenstein’s On Certainty' is an essential addition to your philosophical library. Buy now and immerse yourself in the profound complexities of human understanding as illuminated by one of history's greatest thinkers. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9781405134248 | Year: 2005 | Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781405134248
Year: 2005
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 208
Description:
Rush Rhees, a close friend of Wittgenstein and a major interpreter
of his work, shows how Wittgenstein's On Certainty concerns
logic, language, and reality ? topics that occupied
Wittgenstein since early in his career.
Authoritative interpretation of Wittgenstein's last great work,
On Certainty, by one of his closest friends.
Debunks misconceptions about Wittgenstein's On Certainty
and shows that it is an essay on logic.
Exposes the continuity in Wittgenstein's thought, and the
radical character of his conclusions.
Contains a substantial and illuminating afterword discussing
current scholarship surrounding On Certainty, and its
relationship to Rhees's work on this subject.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781405134248
Year: 2005
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 208
Description:
Rush Rhees, a close friend of Wittgenstein and a major interpreter
of his work, shows how Wittgenstein's On Certainty concerns
logic, language, and reality ? topics that occupied
Wittgenstein since early in his career.
Authoritative interpretation of Wittgenstein's last great work,
On Certainty, by one of his closest friends.
Debunks misconceptions about Wittgenstein's On Certainty
and shows that it is an essay on logic.
Exposes the continuity in Wittgenstein's thought, and the
radical character of his conclusions.
Contains a substantial and illuminating afterword discussing
current scholarship surrounding On Certainty, and its
relationship to Rhees's work on this subject.