Philosophical Investigations by Ludwig Wittgenstein, with commentary by P. M. S. Hacker and Joachim Schulte, is an English-language study book devoted to philosophy. This analytical reference work offers in-depth insight into Wittgenstein's influential work and is suitable for students and professionals in higher education.
This edition contains a new German and English face edition with significant revisions. The commentary on the philosophical investigations consists of extensive analytical commentaries divided into multiple parts, including essays and exegesis. Relevant topics include, among others, the philosophy of language, rules, grammar, and psychology.
The analytical commentary maps out Wittgenstein's original intentions precisely, with corrections to the original German text and careful placement of marginal remarks. This book is therefore indispensable for anyone who wants to delve into the philosophical investigations and provides an authoritative source in modern philosophy.
The contents connect with themes such as Western philosophy from around 1800 and modern philosophical histories.