The most comprehensive survey of Wittgensteins thought yet compiled, this volume of fifty newly commissioned essays by leading interpreters of his philosophy is a keynote addition to the Blackwell Companions to Philosophy series. Full of penetrating insights into the life and work of the most important philosopher of the twentieth century, the collection explores the full immensity of Wittgensteins contribution to philosophy. It includes essays on his intellectual development and early philosophy as well as his work in logic and mathematics, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind and action, epistemology, and much else. Beyond the detail of Wittgensteins contribution to human understanding, the companion features vital contextual analysis that traces the relationship between his ideas and those of other philosophers and schools of thought, including the Aristotelian and continental philosophical traditions. Authors also address prominent themes that remain current in todays philosophical debates, explaining Wittgensteins continuing legacy alongside his historical significance. Essential reading for scholars of philosophy at all levels, this new Blackwell companion combines engaging commentary with unrivalled academic authority.
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