Insight and Illusion: Themes in the Philosophy of Wittgenstein, 3rd Edition

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Insight and Illusion: Themes in the Philosophy of Wittgenstein, 3rd Edition
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Peter Hacker
Foreword by Constantine Sandis
SeriesAnthem Studies in Wittgenstein
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:366
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140
Category/GenreAnalytical philosophy and Logical Positivism
ISBN/Barcode 9781785276866
ClassificationsDewey:192
Audience
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Anthem Press
Imprint Anthem Press
Publication Date 26 February 2021
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Peter Hacker's Insight and Illusion is a thoroughly comprehensive examination of the evolution of Wittgenstein's thought from the Tractatus to his later 'mature' phase. This is a reprint of the revised and corrected 1989 edition, with a new foreword by Constantine Sandis. Hacker's book is now widely regarded as the best single volume study covering both the 'early' and the 'later' Wittgenstein. Until this third edition, the book had been out of print for 25 years.

Author Biography

P.M.S. Hacker is the leading authority on the philosophy of Wittgenstein. He has specialized in philosophy and cognitive neuroscience. He has written a four-volume tetralogy on human nature of which three have been published.

Reviews

"To this day, the revised edition of Insight and Illusion is probably the best single book on Wittgenstein." -Professor Hans-Johnann Glock, University of Zurich "This book on Wittgenstein's early to late thought is invaluable for anyone wishing to understand the ideas of this great philosopher."-Professor Hanoch Ben-Yami, Central European University