Wittgenstein

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Widely praised for providing a lucid and historically informed account of Wittgenstein's core philosophical concerns. Demonstrates the continuity between Wittgenstein's early and later writings. Provides a persuasive argument for the unity of Wittgenstein's thought. Kenny also assesses Wittgenstein's influence in the latter part of the twentieth century. Inside: Preface Abbreviations in References to Works by Wittgenstein Biographical Sketch of Wittgenstein's Philosophy The Legacy of Frege & Russell The Criticism of Principia The Picture Theory of the Proposition The Metaphysics of Logical Atomism The Dismantling of Logical Atomism Anticipation, Intentionality & Verification Understanding, Thinking & Meaning Language-Games Private Languages On Scepticism & Certainty The Continuity of Wittgenstein's Philosophy Suggestions for Further Reading Index