Nigel Pleasants Boeken

This book uses the philosophy of Wittgenstein as a perspective from which to challenge the very idea of critical social theory, represented preeminently by Giddens, Habermas and Bhaskar. Renouncing the quest for an alternative Wittgensteinian theory of social and political life, the author shows that Wittgenstein nevertheless has considerable significance for critical thought and practice.

The book critically examines the foundations of critical social theory through the lens of Wittgenstein's philosophy. It questions the frameworks established by prominent theorists such as Giddens, Habermas, and Bhaskar, offering a fresh perspective that challenges conventional understandings within social theory. By integrating philosophical insights, it aims to provoke thought and inspire a reevaluation of established theories in the social sciences.