Theology After Wittgenstein

Explore the profound influence of Wittgenstein on 20th-century philosophy. This book introduces his theological insights on the inner life, soul, and faith.

Originally published in 1986, this book - now reissued with a substantial new postscript - focuses on those of Wittgenstein's writings (primarily in the "Philosophical Investigations") that relate to theological issues, such as the inner life and the immortality of the soul.The philosopher Wittgenstein is considered by many to be the most influential and significant of the 20th century. This book introduces him to students of theology and focuses on his writings dealing with theological issues such as the inner life, immortality of the soul, and the relationship of the believer to church and tradition.