The Later Philosophy of Wittgenstein [Hardcover]

'David Pole, in hisThe Later Philosophy of Wittgenstein, makes an admirable attempt to clarify the central points of Wittgenstein's philosophy in a straightforward manner. He approaches it from the outside with sympathy and good sense. And since he combines a clear head with a fluent style of writing  a combination that is rare among the initiated  his book will prove an excellent introduction for those who need a succinct account of Wittgenstein's later philosophy without any mystical overtones.' - The Economist

'There is now a real need for a commentary on what must in frankness be admitted to be an exceedingly difficult corpus of philosophy. Mr Pole's little book is a response to that need; if small in bulk, it is rich in ideas& and all students of Wittgenstein will turn to it with gratitude.' - Sunday Times

David Pole is Lecturer in Philosophy at King's College, University of London, UK.

I. The Linguistic Approach to Philosophy
II. Logic and Normative Language
III. Inner Experience
IV. Difficulties in Wittgenstein's Philosophy
V. Epilogue: John Wisdom
Index