Wittgenstein and the Idea of a Critical Social Theory A Critique of Giddens, Habermas and Bhaskar - Routledge Studies in Social and Political Thought

Nigel Pleasants

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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.

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Book information

ISBN:	9780415757584
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Imprint:	Routledge
Pub date:	08 Apr 2014
Edition:	1st edition
DEWEY:	300
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	224
Weight:	346g
Height:	234mm
Width:	161mm
Spine width:	12mm