Author: Festin, Raymun

Source: Collingwood and British Idealism Studies, Volume 15, Number 1, 2009 , pp. 41-70(30)

Publisher: Imprint Academic

Abstract:

This paper explores Collingwood's and Wittgen-stein's views on magic. It argues that their insights converge at some interesting points. But this is just a tip of the iceberg. For beneath their overlapping views on magic and religion lie their notions of absolute presuppositions (Collingwood) and hinge-propositions (Wittgenstein) which also exhibit striking similarities. At bottom, this paper contends that, although Collingwood and Wittgenstein come fromdifferent intellectual backgrounds, they are essentially philosophers of kindred thought.

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2009-01-01

Related content

• In this: publication
• By this: publisher
• In this Subject: Philosophy
• By this author: Festin, Raymun

Website © Publishing Technology. Article copyright remains with the publisher, society or author(s) as specified within the article.

• Terms and conditions
• Privacy policy
• Information for advertisers