Wittgenstein, Mind and Meaning by Meredith Williams

Wittgenstein, Mind and Meaning by Meredith Williams

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This book addresses both Wittgenstein's later works as well as contemporary issues in philosophy of mind. It provides fresh insight into the later Wittgenstein and raises vital questions about the foundations of cognitivism.

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Wittgenstein, Mind and Meaning by Meredith Williams

Wittgenstein, Mind and Meaning offers a provocative re-reading of Wittgenstein's later writings on language and mind, and explores the tensions between Wittgenstein's ideas and contemporary cognitivist conceptions of the mental. This book addresses both Wittgenstein's later works as well as contemporary issues in philosophy of mind. It provides fresh insight into the later Wittgenstein and raises vital questions about the foundations of cognitivism and its wider implications for psychology and cognitive science.

'Wittgenstein, Mind and Meaning represents one of the most subtle and sustained developments available of the communitarian or social reading of Wittgenstein's later work' - Mind

'A remarkably clear and immensely rewarding book.' - Philosophical Investigations


'Wittgenstein, Mind and Meaning represents one of the most subtle and sustained developments available of the communitarian or social reading of Wittgenstein's later work.'- Mind

'A remarkably clear and immensely rewarding book.'- Philosophical Investigations

Meredith Williams is Professor of Philosophy at Johns Hopkins University.

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ISBN 13 9780415287562
ISBN 10 0415287561
Title Wittgenstein, Mind and Meaning
Author Meredith Williams
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2002-08-29
Number of pages 334
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.