The Routledge Guidebook to Wittgenstein’s Philosophical Investigations (The Routledge Guides to the Great Books) 1st Edition by Marie McGinn (PDF)

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Wittgenstein is one of the most important and influential twentieth-century philosophers in the western tradition. In his Philosophical Investigations he undertakes a radical critique of analytical philosophy’s approach to both the philosophy of language and the philosophy of mind. The Routledge Guidebook to Wittgenstein’s Philosophical Investigations introduces and assesses:Wittgenstein’s lifeThe principal ideas of the Philosophical InvestigationsSome of the principal disputes concerning the interpretation of his workWittgenstein’s philosophical method and its connection with the form of the text.With further reading included throughout, this guidebook is essential reading for all students of philosophy, and all those wishing to get to grips with this masterpiece.

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⭐Difficult reading but very representative of wittgenstein philosophy … Not recommended for beginners … Good for those who have read some or all of Wittgenstein’s Philosophical Investigations

⭐very late order. thought i was getting the book by Wittgenstein not a guidebook! Also incredibly slow delivery.

⭐Exceptionally clearly written and convincing analysis. Superb as an introduction to Wittgenstein. It is a very constructive approach to the texts.

⭐Clear, accessible, and reliable introduction. Highly recommended.

⭐Let me say at the outset that I have not read PI, and probably never will. I have read several books about Wittgenstein (W’s Vienna and W’s Poker, both enjoyable), and am fairly acquainted with the earlier philosophy of the Tractatus. The latter philosophy of PI I barely understood, but wanted to. That was the motive behind my reading this work. I knew the subject would be difficult, but given the fact that the book has a small word count, I figured I could get through it easily. Fortunately, I did get through it, but it was not an easy read.Initially, I was struck by McGinn’s writing style: it seemed a little odd and peculiar. Sentences I would find myself reading over twice, three times; paragraphs initially not making sense until about the third time through. As I got further on in the book I began to realize that it is not so much a defective writing style, but rather just very difficult-to-express ideas that she is writing about. Imagine doing microsurgery on concepts; that is the image that came to my mind repeatedly as I was struggling to understand what she was writing.I think Professor McGinn has done an admirable job of trying to explicate probably one of the most difficult works of philosophy of the last century. The discussion is rigorous but accessible; it is not at all dumbed-down. Although this book will not give you an in-depth understanding of PI, it will give you a sufficient familiarity with the main concepts and ideas, and that surely is enough for a first exposure. As such, this book is an excellent introduction to PI for undergrads and non-specialists. I suppose some might fault McGinn for being overly dry in her discourse, but the subject matter is exceedingly dry. I don’t think trying to ‘juice up’ a discussion of PI would be apropos.

⭐This is a great supplement to have with you if you are studying/reading the Philosophical Investigations by Wittgenstein. Much of the Investigations is easy enough to understand, but this text by McGinn clarifies some of the tougher ideas present in Wittgenstein’s work. For a book that is already hard enough to read all by itself and get the most out of it, McGinn’s book is a great guide to have along for the crazy ride that is doing philosophy with Wittgenstein.

⭐Having read numerous “begginer” introductions to Wittgenstein, the Routledge guidebook has definitely been the best! Its focus on the Philosophical Investigations, and it includes (along with others) sections on rule following, Wittgenstein’s style, his critique of Saint Agustine’s theory of naming, and the private language argument. Strongly recommend for those attempting to get a grasp of such a difficult to understand philosopher.

⭐A truly excellent guide through the rough seas of Wittgenstein’s Philosophical Investigations.Marie McGinn’s almost makes Ludwig understandable. A must for all those studying Wittgenstein

⭐excellent

⭐Excellent

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