Wittgenstein and the Idea of a Critical Social Theory
Author | : Nigel Pleasants |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 12 |
Release | : 2002-01-31 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781134657339 |
ISBN-13 | : 1134657331 |
Rating | : 4/5 (331 Downloads) |
Download or read book Wittgenstein and the Idea of a Critical Social Theory written by Nigel Pleasants and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-01-31 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book uses the philosophy of Wittgenstein as a perspective from which to challenge the very idea of critical social theory, represented preeminently by Giddens, Habermas and Bhaskar. Renouncing the quest for an alternative Wittgensteinian theory of social and political life, the author shows that Wittgenstein nevertheless has considerable significance for critical thought and practice.