Insight and Illusion: Themes in the Philosophy of Wittgenstein - Softcover

Hacker, P. M. S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0198247982 ISBN 13: 9780198247982

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1987

Synopsis

Since the first publication of Insight and Illusion in l972, a wealth of Wittgenstein's writings have become accessible. Accordingly, in this edition Professor Hacker has rewritten six of his eleven original chapters and revised the others to incorporate the new abundant material. Insight and Illusion now fully clarifies the historical backgrounds of Wittgenstein's highly different masterpieces, the Tractatus and the Investigations, and traces the evolution of Wittgenstein's thought. Hacker explains all of Wittgenstein's writings in detail, focusing on his critique of metaphysics, his famous "private language argument," and his account of self-consciousness.

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Review:

"Hacker's book is a deeply impressive achievement. Time and again, his readings are highly illuminating and entirely compelling." -- Times Higher Education Supplement

"[A]n excellent account of Wittgenstein's work." -- Philosophical Books

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0198247982
• ISBN 13: 9780198247982
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 340