Blind Obedience by Meredith Williams

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Blind Obedience: Paradox and Learning in the Later Wittgenstein by Meredith Williams is a deep exploration of Ludwig Wittgenstein’s later philosophy, particularly his ideas on rule-following, learning, and meaning. Williams examines the paradoxes inherent in our understanding of rules, focusing on how Wittgenstein challenges traditional notions of meaning as something fixed or private. The book delves into the concept of "blind obedience"—the idea that learning and following rules often occur without explicit reasoning or justification, yet still form the foundation of language and social practices. Through a careful analysis of Wittgenstein’s Philosophical Investigations, Williams bridges connections between epistemology, philosophy of mind, and theories of learning, making this work essential for those interested in language, cognition, and philosophical method.