Georg Meggle: On Wittgenstein's Meaning-Instrumentalism

Sammendrag

"There are two possible interpretations of the later Wittgenstein’s meaning ≈ use-equation: (R) use ≈ Rule-regulated use. (I) use ≈  Instrumental use. Usually, these interpretations are taken to be incompatible; and usually, this incompatibility is strongly argued for with reference to Wittgenstein’s own remarks. This lecture will prove that both positions (incompatibility-thesis as well as it’s alleged backing by Wittgenstein) are wrong."

Georg Meggle er professor emeritus i filosofi ved Universitetet i Leipzig. Siden 2011 gjesteprofessorater i Cairo (Al Azhar University and American University) og ved Universitetet i Salzburg/Østerrike. Hovedtemaer: "Philosophy of Action", "Communication and Language" – og "Practical Ethics, focussing on Terrorism, Just War Theory and Refugee Policy".