Wittgensteins Critique of Russells Multiple Relation Theory of - Judgemen

This book sets out to adjudicate the scholarly controversy surrounding Wittgenstein's May-June 1913 critique of Russell's multiple-relation theory of judgement. It also aims to familiarize readers with the historical events, textual evidence, letters, working notes and diagrams which are crucial to a correct appreciation of Wittgenstein's criticisms.

List of contents

List of Common Abbreviations; Introduction; Chapter 1: Historical and Philosophical Background; Chapter 2: The Scholarly Controversy; Chapter 3: Russell's Paralysis; Chapter 4: Wittgenstein on Truth, Logic and Representation.

About the author

James R. Connelly is an associate professor at Trent University Durham-GTA in Oshawa, ON, Canada. His research focuses on the history of analytic philosophy, philosophy of language, Wittgenstein and Russell.

Product details

• Authors: James R Connelly, James R. Connelly
• Publisher: Anthem Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.05.2025
• EAN: 9781839994784
• ISBN: 978-1-83999-478-4
• No. of pages: 222
• Series: Anthem Studies in Wittgenstein
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; Philosophy of Language, PHILOSOPHY / Logic, PHILOSOPHY / Language, Philosophy, PHILOSOPHY / Individual Philosophers, Ethics & moral philosophy, Philosophy: logic