15.197, Books: Philosophy of Language: Wettstein

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Date:  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 11:40:56 -0500 (EST)
From:  jared.wright at oup.com
Subject:  The Magic Prism: Wettstein

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Date:  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 11:40:56 -0500 (EST)
From:  jared.wright at oup.com
Subject:  The Magic Prism: Wettstein


Title: The Magic Prism
Subtitle: An Essay in the Philosophy of Language
			
Publication Year: 2004			
Publisher: Oxford University Press http://www.oup-usa.org/, http://www.oup.co.uk		
			
Book URL: http://www.us.oup.com/us/catalog/general/subject/Philosophy/Language/?view=usa&ci=0195160525

Author: Howard Wettstein

Hardback: ISBN: 0195160525, Pages: 224, Price: 45.00
Comment: (estimated price, March 2004)
			
Abstract:

The late 20th century saw great movement in the philosophy of
language, often critical of the fathers of the subject-Gottlieb Frege
and Bertrand Russell - but sometimes supportive of (or even defensive
about) the work of the fathers. Howard Wettstein's sympathies lie with
the critics. But he says that they have often misconceived their
critical project, treating it in ways that are technically focused and
that miss the deeper implications of their revolutionary
challenge. Wettstein argues that Wittgenstein - a figure with whom the
critics of Frege and Russell are typically unsympathetic-laid the
foundation for much of what is really revolutionary in this late 20th
century movement.

The subject itself should be of great interest, since philosophy of
language has functioned as a kind of foundation for much of 20th
century philosophy. But in fact it remains a subject for specialists,
since the ideas are difficult and the mode of presentation is often
fairly technical. In this book, Wettstein brings the non-specialist
into the conversation (especially in early chapters); he also
reconceives the debate in a way that avoids technical formulation. The
Magic Prism is intended for professional philosophers, graduate
students, and upper division undergraduates.

Lingfield(s):	Philosophy of Language 			

Written In:	English (Language Code: ENG)


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