First Edition, First Printing of this discussion of aspects of philosophy by the notable post World War II American philosopher Stanley Cavell. 511 pages, cloth. No dust jacket. Has moderate reading wear. No markings.

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Bibliographic Details

Title: The Claim of Reason: Wittgenstein, Skepticism, Morality, and Tragedy
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 1979
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0195025717
ISBN 13: 9780195025712
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Printing: 1st Printing
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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The first three parts of this book deal with the tension between ordinary language philosophy (as envisioned in the writings of J.L. Austin and the later Wittgenstein) and teh 'tradition.' In the fourth part the author explores the problem of skepticism and takes a broad view of its consequences.

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Stanley Cavell is Walter M. Cabot Professor of Aesthetics and the General Theory of Value at Harvard University, Emeritus.

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