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Ludwig Wittgenstein was arguably the most important philosopher of the twentieth century. Although his writings have influenced a range of philosophical and cultural movements, his impact was not felt strongly in political theory. Indeed, the most comprehensive study of Wittgenstein in this area was published over thirty five years ago. Wittgenstein and Political Theory reconnects Wittgenstein with the problems and trends of contemporary political theory.
Christopher C. Robinson's central argument is that Wittgenstein offers scholars an array of useful conceptual and critical tools, particularly his remarks on perception, which are brought to bear on theory's historical and etymological efforts at clear seeing. This work enables the theorist to freely explore the city of language and approach political concepts such as liberty, dignity, dissent, and ideology with a fresh eye. Designed to be read by graduate students and advanced undergraduates who are interested in both Wittgenstein's philosophy and strategies for achieving political vision in an age of bureaucracy.
Synopsis
This book, newly available in paperback, relates Wittgenstein's philosophy to a range of problems and trends in contemporary political theory.
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Provides an orientation and an array of conceptual & critical tools for scholars theorising political life today
Christopher Robinson connects Wittgenstein's philosophy to strategies for achieving political vision in this age where politics has been replaced by bureaucracy as the predominant form of public order, and now takes the form of dissent.
In particular, Wittgenstein's remarks on perception are brought to bear on theory's historical and etymological roots in clear seeing. This frees the theorist to explore the city of language and sheds fresh light on political concepts such as liberty, dignity, dissent, and ideology.
This book is designed to be read by graduate students and advanced undergraduates who are interested in both
Key Features
- Presents a clear exposition of Wittgenstein's philosophy, including his remarks on perception
- Carefully describes the terrain of contemporary political theory
- Introduces a tradition of political theory that counters the epic tradition
Synopsis
Provides an orientation and an array of conceptual and critical tools for scholars theorising political life today. Christopher Robinson connects Wittgenstein's philosophy to strategies for achieving political vision in this age where politics has been replaced by bureaucracy as the predominant form of public order, and now takes the form of dissent.In particular, Wittgenstein's remarks on perception are brought to bear on theory's historical and etymological roots in clear seeing. This frees the theorist to explore the city of language and sheds fresh light on political concepts such as liberty, dignity, dissent, and ideology.
About the Author
Christopher C. Robinson is Assistant Professor of Political Science at the Clarkson University, New York