The Third Wittgenstein: The Post-Investigations Works (Ashgate Wittgensteinian Studies)

This anthology establishes the existence of a distinct and important post-Investigations Wittgenstein, uncovering the overlooked treasures of the final corpus and crystallising key perceptions of what his last thought was achieving. Speaking of a'third Wittgenstein', this book seeks to correct the traditional bipartite conception of Wittgenstein's thought into his Tractatus and Philosophical Investigations by focusing on his neglected last masterpiece, On Certainty, and works contemporaneous with it: Remarks on Colour, Last Writings in the Philosophy of Psychology, and Remarks on the Philosophy of Psychology. Â Leading international Wittgenstein scholars reveal why On Certainty should be recognised as one of Wittgenstein's three great works. This sustained examination shows that the third Wittgenstein breaks new ground with insights unprecedented in both his own work and philosophy more broadly, giving us keys to the solution and dissolution of problems that have plagued philosophy since Descartes, such as philosophical scepticism and the mind-body problem. Wittgenstein's ultimate and revised positions with regard to epistemology, foundationalism,'grammar', naturalism, the psychology of language, and psychological indeterminacy are clearly delineated. This book also provides new and illuminating accounts of difficult concepts, such as patterns of life, experiencing meaning, meaning blindness, lying and pretence. This anthology establishes the existence of a distinct and important post-Investigations Wittgenstein, uncovering the overlooked treasures of the final corpus and crystallising key perceptions of what his late thought was achieving. Speaking of a 'third Wittgenstein', this book seeks to correct the traditional bipartite conception of Wittgenstein's thought into his Tractatus and Philosophical Investigations by focusing on his neglected last masterpiece, On Certainty, and works contemporaneous with it: Remarks on Colour, Last Writings in the Philosophy of Psychology, and Remarks on the Philosophy of Psychology. Leading international Wittgenstein scholars reveal why On Certainty should be recognised as one of Wittgenstein's three great works. This sustained examination shows that the third Wittgenstein breaks new ground with insights unprecedented in both his own work and philosophy more broadly, giving us keys to the solution and dissolution of problems that have plagued philosophy since Descartes, such as philosophical scepticism and the mind-body problem. Wittgenstein's ultimate and revised positions with regard to epistemology, foundationalism, 'grammar', naturalism, the psychology of language, and psychological indeterminacy are clearly delineated. This book also provides new and illuminating accounts of difficult concepts, such as patterns of life, experiencing meaning, meaning blindness, lying and pretence. Contents: Introduction: The idea of a third Wittgenstein, Danile Moyal-Sharrock Wittgenstein's foundational metaphors, Avrum Stroll Two Wittgensteins too many: Wittgenstein's foundationalism, Dan Hutto On Certainty and the grammaticalisation of experience, Danile Moyal-Sharrock Knowledge, certainty and scepticism: in Moore's defence, Hans-Johann Glock Wittgenstein's social naturalism: the idea of 'second nature' after the Philosophical Investigations, Jos Medina Wittgenstein and epistemology, John Koethe What does 'experiencing meaning' mean?, Laurence Goldstein 'Patterns of life': a third Wittgenstein concept, Michel ter Hark Pretence and the inner, John V. Canfield Wittgenstein on lying as a language game, Dale Jacquette Wittgenstein's answer to 'What is Colour?', Jacques Bouveresse Wittgenstein and the riddle of life, Frank Cioffi Bibliography Index. This Anthology Establishes The Existence Of A Distinct And Important Post-investigations Wittgenstein, Uncovering The Overlooked Treasures Of The Final Corpus And Crystallizing Key Perceptions Of What His Last Thought Was Achieving. Speaking Of A 'third Wittgenstein', This Book Seeks To Correct The Traditional Bipartite Conception Of Wittgenstein's Thought Into His Tractatus And Philosophical Investigations By Focusing On His Neglected Last Masterpiece, On Certainty, And Works Contemporaneous With It: Remarks On Colour, Last Writings In The Philosophy Of Psychology, And Remarks On The Philosophy Of Psychology. Leading International Wittgenstein Scholars Reveal Why On Certainty Should Be Recognized As One Of Wittgenstein's Three Great Works.--jacket. Introduction : The Idea Of A Third Wittgenstein / Daniele Moyal-sharrock -- 1. Wittgenstein's Foundational Metaphors / Avrum Stroll -- 2. Two Wittgensteins Too Many : Wittgenstein's Foundationalism / Dan Hutto -- 3. On Certainty And The Grammaticalization Of Experience / Daniel Moyal-sharrock -- 4. Knowledge, Certainty And Scepticism : In Moore's Defence / Hans-johann Glock -- 5. Wittgenstein's Social Naturalism : The Idea Of 'second Nature' After The Philosophical Investigations / Jose Medina -- 6. Wittgenstein And Epistemology / John Koethe -- 7. What Does 'experiencing Meaning' Mean? / Laurence Goldstein -- 8. 'patterns Of Life' : A Third Wittgenstein Concept / Michel Ter Hark -- 9. Pretence And The Inner / John V. Canfield -- 10. Wittgenstein On Lying As A Language Game / Dale Jacquette -- 11. Wittgenstein's Answer To 'what Is Colour?' / Jacques Bouveresse -- 12. Wittgenstein And The Riddle Of Life / Frank Cioffi. Edited By Daniele Moyal-sharrock. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Cover 1 Half Title 2 Title Page 4 Copyright Page 5 Contents 8 Preface 10 Notes on Contributors 12 Abbreviations of Wittgenstein’s Works 14 Introduction: The idea of a third Wittgenstein 18 1 Wittgenstein’s Foundational Metaphors 30 2 Two Wittgensteins Too Many: Wittgenstein’s Foundationalism 42 3 On Certainty and the Grammaticalization of Experience 60 4 Knowledge, Certainty and Scepticism: In Moore’s Defence 80 5 Wittgenstein’s Social Naturalism: The Idea of ‘Second Nature’ After the Philosophical Investigations 96 6 Wittgenstein and Epistemology 110 7 What does ‘Experiencing Meaning’ Mean? 124 8 ‘Patterns of life’: A Third Wittgenstein Concept 142 9 Pretence and the Inner 162 10 Wittgenstein on Lying as a Language Game 176 11 Wittgenstein’s Answer to ‘What is Colour?’ 194 12 Wittgenstein and the Riddle of Life 210 Bibliography 228 Index 236 Wittgenstein, arguably the greatest philosopher of the twentieth century, is known as the author of two masterpieces: the Tractatus and Philosophical Investigations.