Wittgenstein's later theory of meaning: imagination and calculation

By exploring the significance of Wittgenstein's later texts relating to the philosophy of language, Wittgenstein's Later Theory of Meaning offers insights that will transform our understanding of the influential 20th-century philosopher.Explores the significance of Wittgenstein's later texts relating to the philosophy of language, and offers new insights that transform our understanding of the influential 20th-century philosopherProvides original interpretations of the systematic points about language in Wittgenstein's later writings that reveal his theory of meaningEngages in close readings

Title page -- Copyright page -- Acknowledgments -- Foreword -- Notes -- Introduction -- Notes -- References -- 1 The Fregean Perspective and Concomitant Expectations One Brings to Wittgenstein -- Notes -- References -- 2 How a Language Game Becomes Extended -- Notes -- References -- 3 Kinds of Expression -- Notes -- References -- 4 "Function" in Language Games and in Sentential Contexts -- Notes -- References -- 5 The Sound of a Sentence I: Singing from the Score -- Notes -- References -- 6 Projection: No Mere Mapping but a Creative Activity -- Notes -- References