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Record Nr.

UNINA9910813817603321

Autore

Clack Brian R.

Titolo

An introduction to Wittgenstein's philosophy of religion / / Brian R. Clack

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Edinburgh : , : Edinburgh University Press, , 2006

©1999

ISBN

1-4744-6574-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xii, 137 pages) : illustrations

Disciplina

210.92

Soggetti

Religion - Philosophy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-134) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Frontmatter -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- ABBREVIATIONS -- 1 LUDWIG WITTGENSTEIN: HIS LIFE AND PHILOSOPHIES -- 2 THE MYSTICAL -- 3 LATER THOUGHTS ON RELIGION -- 4 NEO-WITTGENSTEINIAN PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION -- 5 AFTERMATH -- FURTHER READING -- INDEX

Sommario/riassunto

There is no general introduction to Wittgenstein's philosophy of religion. Brian Clack provides a much-needed primer in Wittgenstein's thought as it relates to religious belief. This text provides a guide to the essentials of Wittgenstein's philosophy, particularly in the philosophy of religion. Students are introduced to the early and later work, and the different accounts of language and meaning they offer. The book will provide an overview of Wittgenstein's writings on religion, and an assessment of his influence in contemporary debates.