A new collection edited by John Gibson brings Wittgenstein's philosophical legacy into conversation with literary scholarship. The volume treats Wittgenstein…
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Wittgenstein and literary criticism: Gibson's new edited collection
The ordinary language roots of post-critique
Post-critique is often described as a recent turn in literary studies: a movement away from suspicion, demystification, and ideological unmasking towards…
Teaching Wittgenstein in a Literature Seminar
Ludwig Wittgenstein’s Philosophical Investigations can seem an unlikely companion for a literature seminar. Its numbered remarks, abrupt examples and…
Ordinary language philosophy and genre theory: Brisbane notes
Last month's symposium in Brisbane brought together philosophers, literary critics, and postgraduates to examine what ordinary language philosophy (OLP) can…
Cavell's Acknowledgment and the Ethical Weight of Narrative
Stanley Cavell's philosophical writings have reshaped how literary scholars approach questions of moral knowledge. His concept of acknowledgment emerges from a…
Reading Virginia Woolf with Wittgenstein: Private Language and Inner Life
Virginia Woolf’s fiction repeatedly enters the uncertain territory of consciousness: fleeting impressions, half-formed memories, bodily sensations, and…
Austin's speech acts and the novelistic promise
When J. L. Austin delivered the William James Lectures at Harvard in 1955, he opened a way of thinking about language that reshaped how critics approach…
American Roulette Instant Withdrawal Payouts Explained
American roulette is widely promoted through phrases such as “instant withdrawal,” “fast cashout,” and “high payout.” These expressions combine two separate…
Announcing the 2025 Symposium on Cavell and Film
OLP & Literary Studies Online is pleased to announce its 2025 symposium devoted to Stanley Cavell’s philosophy of film. The event will bring together scholars…
Choosing an Online Casino Platform for Australian Players
Australians searching for an online casino platform now encounter a wide range of offshore operators, from mobile-first gaming sites to brands built around…