This book shows that Ludwig Wittgenstein's later philosophical methods can be fruitfully
applied to several problems in contemporary moral philosophy. The author considers
Wittgenstein's ethical views and addresses such topics as meta-ethics objectivity in ethics
and moral perception. Readers will gain an insight into how Wittgenstein thought about
philosophical problems and a new way of looking at moral questions. The book consists of three
parts. In the first part Wittgenstein's later philosophical methods are discussed including
his comparison of philosophical methods to therapies. The book then goes on to explore how
these methods give insight into Wittgenstein's ethical views. Readers will see how these are
better understood when read in the light of his later philosophical thought. In the third part
Wittgenstein's later methods are applied to problems in contemporary moral philosophy
including a look at questions for moral advice. The author reviews and criticizes some of the
secondary literature on Wittgenstein's later philosophical methods and indicates how the topic
of the book can be developed in future research.There is something of value for readers of all
levels in this insightful and well written volume. It will particularly appeal to scholars and
students of Wittgenstein of philosophy and of ethics.
