Wittgenstein and Reason

Book excerpt: This volume discusses Wittgenstein’s work, as well as hisoeuvre in general, and its implications for the nature of reason. Investigates the nature of reason which has always been a topicat the very heart of Western philosophy Analyses how Wittgenstein raised crucial questions about thesubject - most notably in his critique of Frazer’s GoldenBough, his discussions of various philosophical aspects ofreligion, and the famous ‘rule-followingconsiderations’ from his PhilosophicalInvestigations Contributors include prominent Wittgenstein scholars from theUK and continental Europe including Hanjo Glock, GeniaSchönbaumsfeld, Severin Schroeder Joachim Schulte and CrispinWright Contains a translation of an important paper by the FrenchWittgenstein scholar Jacques Bouveresse, alongside six new papersby other contributors