ABSTRACT

Wittgenstein was one of the greatest philosophers of the twentieth century. In this collection, distinguished Wittgenstein scholars examine his legacy for the philosophy of religion by examining key areas of his work: Wittgenstein's Tractatus; Frazer's 'Golden Bough'; and the implications of his later philosophy for the understanding of religion. Assessments are also provided of the philosophical and theological reception of his work. The collection provides an invaluable resource for graduate and undergraduate teaching of Wittgenstein in relation to religion.

part ONE|88 pages

The Problem of ‘The Higher’ in Wittgenstein’s Tractatus

part TWO|64 pages

Wittgenstein’s Lectures On Religious Belief

chapter |8 pages

Voices in Discussion

part THREE|38 pages

Wittgenstein and Frazer

chapter 5|16 pages

Just Say the Word

Magical and Logical Conceptions in Religion

chapter |10 pages

Voices in Discussion

part FOUR|44 pages

Wittgenstein

chapter 7|20 pages

Wittgenstein’s English Parson

Some Reflections on the Reception of Wittgenstein in the Philosophy of Religion

chapter |4 pages

Voices in Discussion

part FIVE|58 pages

Wittgenstein

part SIX|20 pages

Wittgenstein and Culture

chapter 11|14 pages

Wittgenstein in Exile

chapter |4 pages

Voices in Discussion