Wittgenstein and the idea of a critical social theory : a critique of Giddens, Habermas and Bhaskar /

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This book uses the philosophy of Wittgenstein as a perspective from which to challenge the idea of a critical social theory, represented pre-eminently by Giddens, Habermas and Bhaskar.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Pleasants, Nigel, 1962-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; New York : Routledge, 2002.
Colección:Routledge studies in social and political thought ; 15.
Temas:
Wittgenstein, Ludwig, > 1889-1951 > Political and social views.
Wittgenstein, Ludwig, > 1889-1951
Social sciences > Philosophy.
Sciences sociales > Philosophie.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Essays.
Political and social views
Social sciences > Philosophy
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Book Cover; Title; Contents; Acknowledgements; Wittgenstein and critical social theory; Does Wittgenstein mean what he says? The rejection of 'theory' and 'explanation'; Winch, Wittgenstein and critical social theory; Wittgenstein's rule-following remarks and critical social theory: deconstructing tacit knowledge and transcendental rules; Hayek's and Giddens's epistemological argument against socialism: a myth of symbolism?; 'Free to act otherwise'? Questioning the reality of Bhaskar's realist ontology.

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