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Wittgenstein and the Idea of a Critical Social Theory

A Critique of Giddens, Habermas and Bhaskar

Nigel Pleasants author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:29th Jul '99

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This book uses the philosophy of Wittgenstein as a perspective from which to challenge the very idea of critical social theory, represented preeminently by Giddens, Habermas and Bhaskar. Renouncing the quest for an alternative Wittgensteinian theory of social and political life, the author shows that Wittgenstein nevertheless has considerable significance for critical thought and practice.

ISBN: 9780415189538

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 476g

211 pages