Wittgenstein's Liberatory Philosophy: Thinking Through His Philosophical Investigations

Rupert Read offers a resolute reading of the Philosophical Investigations, arguing that it is a work of ethics that challenges widespread assumptions about our independence from and separation from others. This book will be of interest to scholars and advanced students working on Wittgenstein, as well as scholars of the political philosophy of liberation and the ethics of relation.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 386 pages
\n Publication date: 25 November 2020
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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In his groundbreaking book, "Rupert Read: A Resolute Reading of the Philosophical Investigations," Rupert Read delves into the intricate world of Ludwig Wittgenstein's philosophy, following the highly influential New Wittgenstein school. He presents a comprehensive outline that aims to unravel the key to understanding Wittgenstein's later philosophy, emphasizing its liberatory essence.

Read argues that a resolute reading aligns with what he terms a liberatory reading, building upon ideas introduced by the later Gordon Baker. Liberatory philosophy, as envisioned by Read, is a transformative force that frees individuals from compulsive and destructive patterns of thought, opening up new possibilities that were previously obscured. It is the ultimate goal of philosophy, leading to a profound sense of liberation and fulfillment.

This book is structured in a sequential manner, presenting what Read considers to be the most significant and controversial passages in the Philosophical Investigations. These passages include 1, 16, 43, 95, 116, 122, 130-3, 149-151, 186, 198-201, 217, and 284-6. Read asserts that this liberatory conception is not only philosophical but also ethical in nature. The Philosophical Investigations, he argues, should be viewed as a work of ethics, as its central concern revolves around our relationship with others.

Wittgensteinian liberations challenge the widespread assumptions about our alleged independence and separation from others. They invite us to reevaluate our understanding of human existence and our place in the world. Rupert Read's "Wittgenstein's Liberatory Philosophy" will captivate scholars and advanced students engaged in the study of Wittgenstein's philosophy, as well as those interested in the political philosophy of liberation and the ethics of relation. It offers a profound exploration of Wittgenstein's ideas and their profound implications for our understanding of human nature and the nature of philosophical inquiry.

\n Weight: 716g\n
Dimension: 159 x 235 x 30 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367547684\n \n