Rise of Analytic Philosophy, 1879-1930: From Frege to Ramsey

This book provides a detailed study of the work of four influential philosophers who shaped modern analytic philosophy: Gottlob Frege, Bertrand Russell, Ludwig Wittgenstein, and Frank Ramsey. It covers the period from the publication of Frege's Begriffsschrift in 1879 to Ramsey's death in 1930, highlighting the break with absolute idealism and neo-Kantianism and the emergence of logic-based approaches. The book discusses philosophical logic, mathematics, metaphysics, epistemology, meta-ethics, and language, making it an essential resource for understanding the work of these philosophers and their intellectual milieux.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 506 pages
\n Publication date: 21 October 2019
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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In his comprehensive book, "The Birth of Modern Analytic Philosophy," Michael Potter delves into the intricate development of modern analytic philosophy, focusing on the contributions of four influential philosophers: Gottlob Frege, Bertrand Russell, Ludwig Wittgenstein, and Frank Ramsey. Spanning from the publication of Frege's "Begriffsschrift" in 1879 to Ramsey's passing in 1930, this period witnessed a remarkable era of discovery. Potter, a renowned scholar of this era, offers a profound yet accessible account of the transition from absolute idealism and neo-Kantianism to the emergence of approaches that capitalized on the newly discovered methods in logic. While his primary areas of interest include philosophical logic, philosophy of mathematics, and metaphysics, he also delves into epistemology, meta-ethics, and the philosophy of language. This book serves as an indispensable guide for students seeking to comprehend the works of Frege, Russell, Wittgenstein, and Ramsey, as well as their intricate interactions and the broader intellectual context in which they operated. Moreover, it provides valuable insights into contemporary philosophical problems by shedding light on their historical roots.

\n Weight: 774g\n
Dimension: 153 x 228 x 34 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781138015142\n \n