Engaging Kripke with Wittgenstein: The Standard Meter, Contingent Apriori, and Beyond (Routledge Studies in Twentieth-Century Philosophy)

By: Martin Gustafsson and Oskari Kuusela and Jakub Mácha

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Synopsis: This volume draws connections between Wittgenstein's philosophy and the work of Saul Kripke, especially his Naming and Necessity. Saul Kripke is regarded as one of the foremost representatives of contemporary analytic philosophy. His most important contributions include the strict distinction between metaphysical and epistemological questions, the introduction of the notions of contingent a priori truth and necessary a posteriori truth, and original accounts of names, descriptions, identity, necessity, and realism. The chapters in this book elucidate the relevant connections between Kripke’s work and Wittgenstein, specifically concerning the standard meter, contingent apriori, and rule-following. The contributions shed light on how Kripke’s philosophical outlook was influenced by Wittgenstein, and how mainstream analytic philosophy and Wittgensteinian philosophy can fruitfully engage with one another. Engaging Kripke with Wittgenstein will be of interest to philosophers working on Wittgenstein, Kripke, and the history of analytic philosophy.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781000970647
Related ISBNs:: 9781003240792, 9781032139975, 9781032147321
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 10/20/23
Copyrighted By:: selection and editorial matter, Martin Gustafsson, Oskari Kuusela, and Jakub Mácha
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Philosophy
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Martin Gustafsson
Edited by:: Oskari Kuusela
Edited by:: Jakub Mácha