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Book SynopsisPaul Horwich presents a bold new interpretation of Wittgenstein's later work. He argues that it is Wittgenstein's radically anti-theoretical metaphilosophy - and not his identification of the meaning of a word with its use - that underpins his discussions of specific issues concerning language, the mind, mathematics, knowledge, art, and religion.
Trade Review[T]here is plenty to learn from Horwich's book, and I much applaud his effort to show Wittgenstein's relevance to contemporary analytic philosophy. * Martin Gustafsson, Mind *
There is much more of interest in Horwich's rich and rewarding book than Iâve been able to touch on here: each of the six chapters is sure to stimulate lively discussion. * Alexander Miller, The Philosophical Quarterly *
Table of ContentsPreface ; 1. Wittgenstein's Metaphilosophy ; 2. A Critique of Theoretical Philosophy ; 3. Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus ; 4. Meaning ; 5. Kripke's Wittgenstein ; 6. The 'Mystery' of Consciousness ; Bibliography ; Index
