Remarks on the Philosophy of Psychology, Vol. II (English and German Edition) - Softcover

Ludwig Wittgenstein; G. H. Von Wright; Heikki Nyman; C. G. Luckhardt

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0226904377 ISBN 13: 9780226904375

Publisher: University of Chicago Press, 1988

Synopsis

Wittgenstein finished part 1 of the Philosophical Investigations in the spring of 1945. From 1946 to 1949 he worked on the philosophy of psychology almost without interruption. The present two-volume work comprises many of his writings over this period. Some of the remarks contained here were culled for part 2 of the Investigations; others were set aside and appear in the collection known as Zettel. The great majority, however, although of excellent quality, have hitherto remained unpublished.

This bilingual edition of the Remarks on the Philosophy of Psychology presents the first English translation of an essential body of Wittgenstein's work. It elaborates Wittgenstein's views on psychological concepts such as expectation, sensation, knowing how to follow a rule, and knowledge of the sensations of other persons. It also shows strong emphasis on the "anthropological" aspect of Wittgenstein's thought. Philosophers, as well as anthropologists, psychologists, and sociologists will welcome this important publication.

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From the Back Cover:

This bilingual edition of the Remarks on the Philosophy of Psychology presents the first English translation of an essential body of Wittgenstein's work. It elaborates Wittgenstein's views on psychological concepts such as expectation, sensation, knowing how to follow a rule, and knowledge of the sensations of other persons. It also shows the strong 'anthropological' aspect of Wittgenstein's thought. Philosophers as well as anthropologists, psychologists, and sociologist will welcome this important publication.

About the Author:

Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951) was arguably the most influential philosopher of the twentieth century. He was born in Vienna, but studied and practiced philosophy in Great Britain. He was a professor of philosophy at the University of Cambridge from 1939 until 1947. He worked in—and transformed—the fields of logic, the philosophy of mathematics, the philosophy of mind, and the philosophy of language.

About this edition

• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0226904377
• ISBN 13: 9780226904375
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 270