Oxford University Press

Stephen Mulhall offers a new way of interpreting one of the most famous and contested texts in modern philosophy: remarks on 'private language' in Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations. He sheds new light on a central controversy concerning Wittgenstein's early work by showing its relevance to a proper understanding of the later work.

Stephen Mulhall offers a new way of interpreting one of the most famous and contested texts in modern philosophy: remarks on 'private language' in Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations. He sheds new light on a central controversy concerning Wittgenstein's early work by showing its relevance to a proper understanding of the later work.

These new studies of Wittgenstein's Tractatus represent a significant step beyond recent polemical debate. They cover a wide range of themes, and show that close investigation into the composition of the Tractatus, and into the various influences on it, has much to yield in revealing the complexity and fertility of Wittgenstein's early thought.

According to many critics, Wives and Daughters is Elizabeth Gaskell's masterpiece. Set in a provincial English town, the novel is a subtle representation of historical change explored in human terms.

If you dream of making potions, casting spells, and swishing your wizard robes around importantly, this book is for you!

This workbook provides an active approach to exam practice with a clear three-step focus on understanding the question, unpicking the mark scheme and improving student answers.

From the moment Wobble Bear wakes up he just wants to walk! He walks in Mummy's shoes and on Daddy's bed, he walks to music, he walks to the park where he walks through a puddle, and walks with the ducks. What a busy day! Will Wobble Bear still want to walk when it's time for bed?

Cassy's only image of her father is the photo he left behind, long ago, when he abandoned her. Where did he go? What made him leave her beautiful, simple mother? Cassy has never dared ask the question aloud-in case the answer is dangerous. But some questions are better left unanswered . . .