A critical evaluation of Kripke's interpretation of Wittgenstein

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2004
Karaağaç, Hasan
This thesis analyzes the relation between Kripke's rule-sceptic argument and Wittgenstein's paradox. Besides, Kripke's claim that the conclusion of Wittgenstein's private language argument is stated in PI 202 will be discussed. The thesis will also evaluate the consistency of Kripke's rule-sceptic argument independently of Wittgenstein's views.

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H. Karaağaç, “A critical evaluation of Kripke’s interpretation of Wittgenstein,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2004.