Wittgenstein and Reason

Wittgenstein and Reason

John Preston2009
This volume discusses Wittgenstein’s work, as well as hisoeuvre in general, and its implications for the nature of reason. Investigates the nature of reason which has always been a topicat the very heart of Western philosophy Analyses how Wittgenstein raised crucial questions about thesubject - most notably in his critique of Frazer’s GoldenBough, his discussions of various philosophical aspects ofreligion, and the famous ‘rule-followingconsiderations’ from his PhilosophicalInvestigations Contributors include prominent Wittgenstein scholars from theUK and continental Europe including Hanjo Glock, GeniaSchönbaumsfeld, Severin Schroeder Joachim Schulte and CrispinWright Contains a translation of an important paper by the FrenchWittgenstein scholar Jacques Bouveresse, alongside six new papersby other contributors
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