The metaphysics of the Tractatus - Peter Carruthers
KORTE INHOUD
In this remarkably clear and original study of the Tractatus Peter Carruthers has two principal aims. He seeks to make sense of Wittgenstein's metaphysical doctrines, showing how powerful arguments may be deployed in their support. He also aims to locate the crux of the conflict between Wittgenstein's early and late philosophies. This is shown to arise from his earlier commitment to the objectivity of logic and logical relations, which is the true target of attack of his later discussion of rule-following. Within this general framework Dr Carruthers explores a number of themes, including the early Wittgenstein's doctrine of the priority of logic over metaphysics, the nature and purpose of his programme of analysis for ordinary language and the various possible arguments supporting the existence of Simples. He offers many original interpretations and defends them with considerable attention to textual detail, yet the book's clarity and directness will make it accessible to anyone acquainted with the Tractatus....
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1990Uitgever: Cambridge University Press210 paginasTaal: EngelsISBN-10: 0521391318ISBN-13: 9780521391313Koop dit boek tweedehands
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Cambridge UP: Cambridge, 1990. Boards with dustwrapper, 210 pp., notes, bibliography, index. Blind stamp on endpage. 23x15x1 cm. In very good condition. [Categorie: Filosofie] [Auteur: Carruthers, Peter.] [Pagina's: 210] [Jaar: 1990] [Titel: The Metaphysics of the Tractatus.]
