The Magic Prism: An Essay in the Philosophy of Language

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Howard Wettstein9780195160529, 0-19-516052-5

The late 20th century saw great movement in the philosophy of language, often critical of the fathers of the subject–Gottlieb Frege and Bertrand Russell–but sometimes supportive of (or even defensive about) the work of the fathers. Howard Wettstein’s sympathies lie with the critics. But he says that they have often misconceived their critical project, treating it in ways that are technically focused and that miss the deeper implications of their revolutionary challenge. Wettstein argues that Wittgenstein–a figure with whom the critics of Frege and Russell are typically unsympathetic–laid the foundation for much of what is really revolutionary in this late 20th century movement.
The subject itself should be of great interest, since philosophy of language has functioned as a kind of foundation for much of 20th century philosophy. But in fact it remains a subject for specialists, since the ideas are difficult and the mode of presentation is often fairly technical. In this book, Wettstein brings the non-specialist into the conversation (especially in early chapters); he also reconceives the debate in a way that avoids technical formulation. The Magic Prism is intended for professional philosophers, graduate students, and upper division undergraduates.

Table of contents :
Contents……Page 12
Introduction……Page 16
1. Two Fundamental Problems: Frege’s Classical Approach……Page 31
2. Russell (and More Frege)……Page 46
3. Revolution in the Philosophy of Language……Page 73
4. Supplanting Linguistic Cartesianism……Page 88
5. A Father of the Revolution……Page 104
6. The Puzzles: Informative Identity……Page 127
7. Essentialism about Meaning: Empty Names……Page 157
8. Bringing Belief Down to Earth: Part I……Page 175
9. Bringing Belief Down to Earth: Part II……Page 204
10. Whither Propositions?……Page 229
B……Page 248
F……Page 249
K……Page 250
N……Page 251
P……Page 252
T……Page 253
W……Page 254

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