Stanley Cavell

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Focusing on the philosophical foundations of Stanley Cavell's work, this study explores his interpretations of Austin and Wittgenstein's ordinary-language philosophy. It highlights Cavell's engagement with the skeptical impulse in modernity, linking his ideas to Romanticism and moral perfectionism influenced by Thoreau and Emerson. The book further examines Cavell's connections to liberal-democratic theory, Christian thought, and feminist literary studies, providing a comprehensive understanding of his intellectual trajectory and cultural significance.