ABSTRACT

Clearly and engagingly written, this volume is vital reading for students of philosophy and sociology, and anyone interested in Wittgenstein's later thought. David Bloor provides a challenging and informative evaluation of Wittgenstein's account of rules and rule-following. Arguing for a collectivist reading, Bloor offers the first consistent sociological interpretation of Wittgenstein's work for many years.

chapter 1|8 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|18 pages

Meaning Finitism

chapter 3|16 pages

Rules as Institutions

chapter 4|15 pages

Conscientiousness

chapter 5|16 pages

Rule Scepticism

chapter 6|5 pages

The Analogy with Von Mises

chapter 7|12 pages

Individualism

chapter 8|21 pages

Isolation and Innovation

chapter 9|22 pages

Rules and the State of Nature

chapter 10|11 pages

Conclusion