The Later Wittgenstein and Moral Philosophy

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Mathematics, Statistics, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Cover of the book The Later Wittgenstein and Moral Philosophy by Benjamin De Mesel, Springer International Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Benjamin De Mesel ISBN: 9783319976198
Publisher: Springer International Publishing Publication: September 7, 2018
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: Benjamin De Mesel
ISBN: 9783319976198
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Publication: September 7, 2018
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

This book shows that Ludwig Wittgenstein’s later philosophical methods can be fruitfully applied to several problems in contemporary moral philosophy. The author considers Wittgenstein’s ethical views and addresses such topics as meta-ethics, objectivity in ethics and moral perception. Readers will gain an insight into how Wittgenstein thought about philosophical problems and a new way of looking at moral questions. 

The book consists of three parts. In the first part, Wittgenstein’s later philosophical methods are discussed, including his comparison of philosophical methods to therapies. The book then goes on to explore how these methods give insight into Wittgenstein’s ethical views. Readers will see how these are better understood when read in the light of his later philosophical thought. In the third part, Wittgenstein’s later methods are applied to problems in contemporary moral philosophy, including a look at questions for moral advice. The author reviews and criticizes some of the secondary literature on Wittgenstein’s later philosophical methods and indicates how the topic of the book can be developed in future research.

There is something of value for readers of all levels in this insightful and well written volume. It will particularly appeal to scholars and students of Wittgenstein, of philosophy, and of ethics.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book shows that Ludwig Wittgenstein’s later philosophical methods can be fruitfully applied to several problems in contemporary moral philosophy. The author considers Wittgenstein’s ethical views and addresses such topics as meta-ethics, objectivity in ethics and moral perception. Readers will gain an insight into how Wittgenstein thought about philosophical problems and a new way of looking at moral questions. 

The book consists of three parts. In the first part, Wittgenstein’s later philosophical methods are discussed, including his comparison of philosophical methods to therapies. The book then goes on to explore how these methods give insight into Wittgenstein’s ethical views. Readers will see how these are better understood when read in the light of his later philosophical thought. In the third part, Wittgenstein’s later methods are applied to problems in contemporary moral philosophy, including a look at questions for moral advice. The author reviews and criticizes some of the secondary literature on Wittgenstein’s later philosophical methods and indicates how the topic of the book can be developed in future research.

There is something of value for readers of all levels in this insightful and well written volume. It will particularly appeal to scholars and students of Wittgenstein, of philosophy, and of ethics.

More books from Springer International Publishing

Cover of the book Exploring Digital Ecosystems by Benjamin De Mesel
Cover of the book Local Anaesthesia in Dentistry by Benjamin De Mesel
Cover of the book Territorial Cohesion by Benjamin De Mesel
Cover of the book e-Government and Employment Services by Benjamin De Mesel
Cover of the book Beastly Blake by Benjamin De Mesel
Cover of the book Human-Computer Interaction. Theories, Methods, and Human Issues by Benjamin De Mesel
Cover of the book Applied Computing and Information Technology by Benjamin De Mesel
Cover of the book Clinical Application of Urologic Catheters, Devices and Products by Benjamin De Mesel
Cover of the book Brain-Computer Interface Research by Benjamin De Mesel
Cover of the book RuPaul’s Drag Race and the Shifting Visibility of Drag Culture by Benjamin De Mesel
Cover of the book Towards a Sociology of Health Discourse in Africa by Benjamin De Mesel
Cover of the book The Ecosystems Revolution by Benjamin De Mesel
Cover of the book Codes, Cryptology and Information Security by Benjamin De Mesel
Cover of the book Modern Approaches to Agent-based Complex Automated Negotiation by Benjamin De Mesel
Cover of the book Online Social Media Analysis and Visualization by Benjamin De Mesel
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy