Wittgenstein on Language and Thought: Philosophy of Content by Tim Thornton

by Tim Thornton

Tim Thornton defends and outlines the key issues of the philosophy of content found in Wittgenstein's influential work "Philosophical Investigations." He provides a systematic demonstration of Wittgenstein's views on linguistic meaning and mental content providing an understanding of how Wittgenstein's work relates to modern debates in the philosophy of content. Only this book explains in detail Wittgenstein's views on content in the context of contemporary work, including that of Davidson, Rorty, and MacDowell among others.

Paperback

First published May 28, 1998

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Not to be confused with Historian Tim Thornton, Writer/Musician Tim Thornton or Yachting/IT expert Tim Thornton.

Tim Thornton completed his PhD on Wittgenstein and judgement in the History and Philosophy of Science Department of the University of Cambridge before becoming Lecturer and then Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Warwick. He is now Professor of Philosophy and Mental Health in the newly established Institute for Philosophy, Diversity and Mental Health at the University of Central Lancashire.