Neonate Crusoes, the private language argument and psychology

Author(s): Strongman, K. T.

Journal/Book: Philos Psychol. 1998; 11: PO Box 25, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England Ox14 3Ue. Carfax Publ Co. 443-465.

Abstract: This article questions social constructionists' claims to introduce Wittgenstein's philosophy to psychology. The philosophical fiction of a neonate Crusoe is introduced to cast doubt oil the interpretations and use of the private language argument to support a new psychology developed by the constructionists. It is argued that a neonate Crusoe's viability in philosophy and apparent absence ill psychology offends against the integrity of the philosophical contribution Wittgenstein might make to psychology. The consequences of accepting Crusoe's viability are explored as they appear in both philosophy and psychology.

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Keyword(s): WITTGENSTEIN

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