Abstract
This paper discusses Gordon Baker’s interpretation of the later Wittgenstein, in particular his interpretation of the notion of Wittgensteinian philosophical conceptions (Auffassungen) and the notions of non-exclusivity, local incompatibility, non-additivity and global pluralism which Baker uses to characterize Wittgensteinian conceptions. On the basis of this discussion, and a critique of certain features of Baker’s interpretation of Wittgensteinian conceptions, I introduce the notion of a multidimensional logical description of language use, explaining how this notion, which Baker’s interpretation excludes, constitutes and important element of the later Wittgenstein’s philosophical method of clarification and perspicuous representation. I conclude by explaining how Baker’s problematic notions of local incompatibility and non-additivity, if they are seen in the light of Wittgenstein’s criticisms of certain views of the completeness of philosophical or logical accounts, nevertheless point in the right direction.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 71-98 |
Number of pages | 28 |
Journal | Nordic Wittgenstein Review |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2014 |
Keywords
- Wittgenstein, Gordon Baker, perspicious representation, grammar, philosophy of logic
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Oskari Kuusela
- School of Politics, Philosophy and Area Studies - Associate Professor
- Philosophy - Member
- Wittgenstein - Member
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