The Wittgenstein Reader
Blackwell Readers
This popular selection of Wittgenstein's key writings has now
been updated to include new material relevant to recent debates
about the philosopher.
* * Follows the evolution of Wittgenstein's philosophical
thought from the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus through to
the Philosophical Investigations.
* * Excerpts are arranged by topic and introduce readers to all the
central concerns of Wittgenstein's philosophy.
* * Now includes a new chapter on 'Sense, Nonsense and
Philosophy' incorporating material relevant to recent debates
about Wittgenstein.
Acknowledgements.
Introduction.
1. Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus.
2. The Rejection of Logical Atomism.
3. The Nature of Philosophy.
4. Meaning and Understanding.
5. Intentionality.
6. Following a Rule.
7. Thinking.
8. The Will.
9. Private Language and Private Experience.
10. Aspect and Image.
11. The First Person.
12. The Inner and the Outer.
13. Necessity.
14. Scepticism and Certainty.
15. Sense, Nonsense and Philosophy.
16. Ethics, Life and Faith.
Notes on Sources.
Index
Introduction.
1. Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus.
2. The Rejection of Logical Atomism.
3. The Nature of Philosophy.
4. Meaning and Understanding.
5. Intentionality.
6. Following a Rule.
7. Thinking.
8. The Will.
9. Private Language and Private Experience.
10. Aspect and Image.
11. The First Person.
12. The Inner and the Outer.
13. Necessity.
14. Scepticism and Certainty.
15. Sense, Nonsense and Philosophy.
16. Ethics, Life and Faith.
Notes on Sources.
Index
"This excellent selection of key passages from the voluminous
writings of Wittgenstein for the first time allows him to be read
systematically and continuously. I am sure it will be invaluable in
the classroom and give much pleasure and enlightenment to the
general reader." Rom Harré, University of Oxford and
Georgetown University
Anthony Kenny and Blackwell's have done it again. With an
extended preface and an added chapter on the 'New
Wittgensteinians', especially for undergraduate syllabi that aim to
cover the breadth of Wittgenstein's philosophical concerns, this
new edition of Kenny's astute selections is required reading.
Richard Kortum, East Tennessee State University
writings of Wittgenstein for the first time allows him to be read
systematically and continuously. I am sure it will be invaluable in
the classroom and give much pleasure and enlightenment to the
general reader." Rom Harré, University of Oxford and
Georgetown University
Anthony Kenny and Blackwell's have done it again. With an
extended preface and an added chapter on the 'New
Wittgensteinians', especially for undergraduate syllabi that aim to
cover the breadth of Wittgenstein's philosophical concerns, this
new edition of Kenny's astute selections is required reading.
Richard Kortum, East Tennessee State University
Sir Anthony Kenny was formerly Pro-Vice-Chancellor at Oxford University, Master of Balliol College, Oxford and Warden of Rhodes House, Oxford. He was also President of the British Academy, Chairman of the Board of the British Library and a Trustee of Wittgenstein's copyrights. He is the author or editor of more than 30 books, including Wittgenstein (Revised Edition, 2006), A Brief History of Western Philosophy (1998) and The Legacy of Wittgenstein (1984), all published by Blackwell.