This book offers a systematic overview of Ludwig Wittgenstein's philosophy, from his early work to his final notes. Written by renowned scholar Hans Sluga, it presents a new interpretation and is accessible to newcomers, while also exploring the social and political context of Wittgenstein's ideas and their contemporary relevance.
Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951) is one of the most important and influential philosophers in modern times, but he is also one of the least accessible. In this volume, leading experts chart the development of his work and clarify the connections between its different stages. The essays, which are both expository and original, address central themes in Wittgenstein's writing on a wide range of topics, particularly his thinking about the mind, language, logic, and mathematics. The contributors illuminate the character of the whole body of work by focusing on key topics: the style of the philosophy, the conception of grammar contained in it, rule-following, convention, logical necessity, the self, and what Wittgenstein called, in a famous phrase, 'forms of life'. This revised edition includes a new introduction, five new essays - on Tractarian ethics, Wittgenstein's development, aspects, the mind, and time and history - and a fully updated comprehensive bibliography.
Exploring the philosophical implications of Martin Heidegger's thought, this work delves into the tensions between technology, art, and the essence of being. It examines Heidegger's critique of modernity and its impact on human existence, emphasizing the existential crisis brought about by technological advancement. The author articulates how Heidegger's ideas challenge contemporary perspectives and invites readers to reconsider the relationship between humanity and technology in a rapidly changing world. The book is a profound inquiry into the nature of existence and our place within it.