Wittgenstein and Religion

by D.Z. Phillips

Phillips (philosophy, U. College of Swansea and philosophy of religion, Claremont Graduate School, California) elucidates Wittgenstein's language-games, forms of life, and strictures against subliming the logic of our language; explains that God's reality is spiritual reality, unlike other kinds; and argues against ambitions to create a Christian philosophy. No subject index. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Genres: Philosophy

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Dewi Zephaniah Phillips, usually cited as D.Z. Phillips, is recognized for his work in the philosophy of religion and other philosophical disciplines. He was also a proponent of preserving the Welsh language.

Reviews

[Tylor Lovins · Rating 5 out of 5]

The essays contained in this anthology is Phillips's more mature views on Wittgenstein, especially in light of (misleading criticisms) that Phillips is advocating for fideism. I think his discussions on primitive people and religious belief is a good source trying to understand Wittgenstein's relation to philosophy of religion and religious concept formation. I think this book is a must read (unless one has read Phillips's book Religion and Understanding).