Wittgenstein on Forms of Life

Anna Boncompagni (University of California, Irvine)

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English

Cambridge University Press
06 October 2022

Philosophy of language; Western philosophy, from c 1900 -; Behavioural theory (Behaviourism)

Series: Elements in the Philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein

The question of what Wittgenstein meant by 'forms of life' has attracted a great deal of attention in the literature, yet it is an expression that Wittgenstein himself employs on only a relatively small number of occasions, and that he does not explicitly define. This Element gives a description of this concept that also explains Wittgenstein's reluctance to say much about it. A short historical introduction examines the origins and uses of the term in Wittgenstein's time. The Element then presents a survey of Wittgenstein's employment of it, and an overview of the literature. Finally, the Element offers a methodological reading of this notion, interpreting it as a conceptual tool in Wittgenstein's wider inquiries into the workings of our language.

By: Anna Boncompagni (University of California Irvine)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 140g
ISBN: 9781108931151
ISBN 10: 1108931154
Series: Elements in the Philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein
Pages: 75
Publication Date: 06 October 2022
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction; 2. Forms of life in Wittgenstein's work; 3. Interpretations of forms of life; 4. Conclusion: the significance of forms of life; Bibliography.