Wittgenstein and the idea of a critical social theory :
General Material Designation
[Book]
Other Title Information
a critique of Giddens, Habermas, and Bhaskar /
First Statement of Responsibility
Nigel Pleasants
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
ix, 211 pages ;
Dimensions
24 cm
SERIES
Series Title
Routledge studies in social and political thought ;
Volume Designation
15
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-202) and indexes
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"Wittgenstein is widely considered to be amongst the greatest of modern philosophers. He both revolutionised the subject of philosophy and made a profound impact on many disciplines across the spectrum of the humanities and the social sciences. In this book Nigel Pleasants examines Wittgenstein's influence on, and implications for, contemporary social and political theory."--BOOK JACKET. "It will provide an important new perspective for researchers and students of social sciences in general, political science, philosophy, social and political theory, and sociologists."--Jacket
PERSONAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Wittgenstein, Ludwig,1889-1951-- Political and social views