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Wittgenstein and Social Epistemology examines Ludwig Wittgenstein’s significant yet underappreciated contributions to social epistemology. The book demonstrates how Wittgensteinian philosophy illuminates fundamental questions about knowledge, justification, and the role of social practices in shaping our understanding of the world.
Annalisa Coliva explores key Wittgensteinian themes including the relationship between language, form of life, and knowledge; the critique of foundationalism; and the importance of communal agreement in establishing meaning and truth. Through careful textual analysis and contemporary philosophical engagement, the book shows how Wittgenstein’s insights remain vital for addressing modern epistemological challenges, particularly regarding testimony, trust, and collective knowledge formation.
This Element provides scholars and advanced students with a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to Wittgenstein’s social epistemological vision and its ongoing relevance to philosophy of knowledge.
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