The Grammar of Politics

This book demonstrates the variety of ways political philosophers understand Wittgenstein's importance to their discipline and apply Wittgensteinian methods to their own projects.

Cressida J. Heyes is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Alberta and the author of Line Drawings: Defining Women through Feminist Practice, also from Cornell.

It is difficult in the space of a short review to give a detailed account of the virtues of this rich collection. Cressida Heyes has assembled an outstanding group of authors, many of whom show that Wittgenstein's approach to philosophy is more important than ever. There can be little doubt that this book will contribute to the prestige of political philosophy.

Theodore R. Schatzki:

All in all, the volume shows that, although deriving implications for political philosophy from Wittgenstein's work is tricky business, the effort can be rewarding.

Susan Hekman, University of Texas, Arlington:

In recent years a growing number of philosophers and political/social theorists have argued for the political importance of Wittgenstein's thought. The Grammar of Politics brings together some of the most cogent arguments in support of that supposition. This is a valuable book and will make a significant contribution to Wittgenstein scholarship and political philosophy.