This volume presents P. M. S. Hacker's recent papers on Ludwig Wittgenstein, offering comparative studies of Wittgenstein's philosophy of psychology, his conception of grammar, and his treatment of intentionality. Hacker utilizes these comparative analyses to defend his distinct Wittgensteinian conception of philosophy.
Readers will encounter discussions that situate Wittgenstein's thought within broader philosophical contexts and explore specific thematic areas of his work. The book collects scholarly work that examines connections between Wittgenstein and related philosophical ideas, as articulated by Hacker.
Key concepts
- Wittgenstein's philosophy of psychology — A specific area of Wittgenstein's philosophical output concerning the nature of mental states and processes.
- Conception of grammar — Wittgenstein's particular understanding of how language functions and its role in philosophical problems.
- Treatment of intentionality — Wittgenstein's approach to the concept of 'aboutness' in mental states and linguistic expressions.
- Wittgensteinian conception of philosophy — Hacker's personal interpretation and application of Wittgenstein's philosophical methods.
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.