The Authority of Language: Heidegger, Wittgenstein, and the Threat of Philosophical Nihilism

by James C. Edwards

Considering the basic elements of Heidegger's and Wittgenstein's thought, this book argues that the question of philosophical nihilism overturns the question of whether language can be represented as a set of rules to be followed by speakers.

272 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1990