Summary
Hacker defends a Wittgensteinian conception of philosophy through comparative studies of Wittgenstein's philosophy of psychology, his conception of grammar, and his treatment of intentionality. This volume collects recent papers, offering insights into these specific areas of Wittgenstein's thought and Hacker's own interpretations.
This collection presents focused analyses that highlight the connections and contrasts within Wittgenstein's work, and positions Hacker's understanding of philosophy in relation to it. Readers gain exposure to Hacker's approach to understanding Wittgenstein's complex ideas on specific philosophical topics.
Key concepts
- Wittgenstein's philosophy of psychology — A study of Wittgenstein's views on the nature of mental states and processes.
- Conception of grammar — An examination of Wittgenstein's specific understanding of how language functions and its relation to meaning.
- Treatment of intentionality — An analysis of Wittgenstein's approach to the concept of consciousness being directed towards objects or states of affairs.
- Wittgensteinian conception of philosophy — A description of Hacker's philosophical methodology derived from Wittgenstein's ideas.
From the book
Description: This volume collects P. M. S. Hacker's papers on Wittgenstein and related themes written over the last decade. Hacker provides comparative studies of a range of topics—including Wittgenstein's philosophy of psychology, conception of grammar, and treatment of intentionality—and defends his own Wittgensteinian conception of philosophy.
Snippet: This volume collects P. M. S. Hacker's papers on Wittgenstein and related themes written over the last decade.