The many faces of language games / edited by Jesús Padilla Gálvez and Margit Gaffal.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Padilla Gálvez, Jesús, editor.

Gaffal, Margit, editor.

Series:

Aporia (Berlin, Germany) ; Volume 14.

Aporia Series ; Volume 14

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Games.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (190 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Berlin, Germany : Walter de Gruyter GmbH, [2025]

Summary:

The Many Faces of Language Games, edited by Jesús Padilla Gálvez and Margit Gaffal, explores the philosophical and linguistic concept of 'language games' as introduced by Ludwig Wittgenstein. The book delves into how language games function, their epistemic implications, and their application in various contexts such as social realities and forms of life. It aims to clarify the often ambiguous and multifaceted nature of language games, examining their role in semantics, logic, and communication. Through contributions from various scholars, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of language games, emphasizing their relevance in understanding linguistic and cognitive processes. It is intended for readers interested in philosophy, linguistics, and the works of Wittgenstein. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Table of Contents

Vindicating Language Games: An Introduction

The Non-Epistemic Model of Certainty in Wittgenstein’s Perspective

How Do Language Games Work?

Wittgenstein’s Concept of Language Games from a Linguistic and Analytical Perspective

Language Games, Unresolved Problems

Are Beliefs Social Realities?

Chess and Chess960: Language Games, Forms of Life, and Negotiation

Abbreviations of Wittgenstein’s Works

List of Contributors

Index of Names

Subject Index Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9783111577562

3111577562