Publisher's Synopsis
Ronald Bouwsma's notes focus on sections of the "Philosophical Investigations" and "Blue Book" with the aim of helping the reader understand the insights which Wittgenstein brought to philosophy. Wittgenstein's writing is indirect, fragmented, and presupposes an occupation with specific philosophical problems. Established philosophers argue over the simplest interpretations, such as whether he was an empiricist, nominalist or sceptic. Bouwsma's work helps the reader appreciate Wittgenstein's insights. Bouwsma understands and can demonstrate how to apply Wittgenstein to the theories of other philosophers such as Descartes, Plato, and St. Augustine. This volume should be useful as a reference for philosophers and students working with the "Philosophical Investigations" and "Blue Book".
