Developmental Hypotheses and Perspicuous Representations: Wittgenstein on Frazer's Golden Bough

In Peter Michael Stephan Hacker (ed.), Wittgenstein: Connections and Controversies. New York: Oxford University Press UK (2001)
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Wittgenstein’s criticisms of Frazer’s explanation of the rule of succession of the priest-king of Nemi are clarified. Professor Frank Cioffi’s objections to Wittgenstein’s criticisms are examined. In an appendix, Professor Cioffi’s objections to this discussion are rebutted.

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original Hacker, P. M. S. (1992) "Developmental Hypotheses and Perspicuous Representations: Wittgenstein on Frazer's Golden Bough". Iyyun 41():277-299

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