{"title":"Sandra Laugier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSandra Laugier\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinguished philosopher and academic whose work offers profound insights into the realms of ordinary language philosophy and the legacies of influential thinkers like Ludwig Wittgenstein. Her scholarly contributions are pivotal for anyone interested in understanding the nuances of human communication and the philosophical underpinnings of language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith books such as \u003cem\u003eWhy We Need Ordinary Language Philosophy\u003c\/em\u003e, Laugier advocates for the importance of examining everyday language to unveil the philosophical significance embedded in our routine conversations. She delves into how this approach helps clarify complex philosophical problems by focusing on the use of language in its natural context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother essential work by Laugier, \u003cem\u003eWittgenstein\u003c\/em\u003e, pays homage to one of the most significant philosophers of the 20th century. In this book, she discusses Wittgenstein's influence on philosophy and how his ideas continue to shape our understanding of language, thought, and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned philosophy enthusiast or a newcomer to the subject, Sandra Laugier's works offer accessible yet profound explorations of language and its impact on human experience. Her expert analyses and approachable style make her books invaluable resources for those interested in the intersection of language, philosophy, and psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wittgenstein-by-sandra-laugier-9780226824574","title":"Wittgenstein","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA holistic introduction to Wittgenstein's philosophy that approaches him as a philosopher of ordinary life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein's most consequential claims was that the meaning of the word, its sense, is its use in language. 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Laugier questions this assumption, rethinking the very grounds that drove analytic philosophy to develop and uncovering its inherent tensions and confusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on J. L. Austin and the later works of Ludwig Wittgenstein, she argues for the solution provided by ordinary language philosophy—a philosophy that trusts and utilizes the everyday use of language and the clarity of meaning it provides—and in doing so offers a major contribution to the philosophy of language and twentieth- and twenty-first-century philosophy as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000844697836,"sku":"9780226829579","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20524073482268.jpg?v=1763309678"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/sandra-laugier.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}