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
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Primary
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active