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book: Wittgenstein and the End of Philosophy: Neither Theory nor Therapy | Daniel D. Hutto

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	• Wittgenstein and the End of Philosophy: Neither Theory nor Therapy Daniel D. Hutto Palgrave Macmillan, 2004 - 256 pages average customer review:based on 2 reviews view larger image
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a way out of a familiar difficulty

Hutto makes it clear that Wittgenstein was up to something other than pure theory or therapy for distortion in particular pahtologies of thinking.

That is, Wittgenstein was using philosophy as a method to clear away distortion for its own sake.

I have found this book and its own clarifications useful many times since reading it.

Understanding Wittgenstein from his early approach to logic

In Introduction, Hutto, professor of Philosophical Psychology of University of Hertfordshire, explains his motive to write a book about Tractatus. We gain a powerful grasp of Wittgenstein's later philosophy by analyzing his approach to logic in the Tractatus, as his essential method was retained throughout his life. Although I never understood clearly what aspect of his method is "novel" (considering there are already more than dozens books that take similar approach to Wittgenstein's philosophy), I found some chapter has an interesting topic. The book has a well-organized note, reference and index.
Book description:
Text (221 pages) Note (22p), References (8p) Index (9p). Chapter 1 "A focus on logic", Chapter 2 "Just the Facts?", Chapter 3 "Seeking Clarity Throughout", Chapter 4 "Without Explanation", Chapter 5 "Before Realism and Idealism", Chapter 6 "Description Alone".

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What is the true worth of Wittgenstein's contribution to philosophy? Answers to this question are strongly divided. However, most assessments rest on certain popular misreadings of his purpose. This book challenges both "theoretical" and "therapeutic" interpretations. In their place, it seeks to establish that, from beginning to end, Wittgenstein regarded clarification as the true end of philosophy. It argues that, properly understood, his approach exemplifies rather than betrays critical philosophy and provides a viable alternative to other contemporary offerings.

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