Living with Rules: Wittgensteinian Reflections on Normativity

The book proposes that understanding others as rule-followers can help us understand their characters and lives. It draws from the philosophical tradition that sees human beings as rule-following creatures, exploring the complexities of coping with rules, including specific rules, our responses to them, and our failures to cope.

Format: Hardback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 22 March 2018
Publisher: Peter Lang AG

The book presents a novel perspective on the discussion of rule-following, suggesting that it can be used to provide insight into the characters and lives of specific individuals. By emphasizing the diverse ways in which people navigate and cope with the demands of particular rules, the book aims to delineate the range of attitudes towards the soul as explored in the Wittgensteinian tradition. Drawing from the philosophical tradition that views human beings as rule-following creatures, the book proposes that understanding and empathy towards others can be fostered by observing the rules they adhere to.

The exploration of rule-following takes on a nuanced and complex nature, considering the following aspects:

• The specific rules that apply to particular contexts or individuals.
• The range of responses we exhibit towards the rules we are subjected to.
• The challenges we face in coping with the rules we encounter.

Through this exploration, the book aims to shed light on the intricate and multifaceted nature of rule-following as a lived practice, offering valuable insights into the diverse ways in which individuals navigate the social and ethical terrain of their lives.

Weight: 410g
Dimension: 155 x 216 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783631735923
Edition number: New ed