British Idealism: A Guide for the Perplexed

Author:   Professor David Boucher (Cardiff University, UK) ,  Professor Andrew Vincent
Publisher:   Continuum Publishing Corporation
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9780826496782


Pages:   208
Publication Date:   02 February 2012
Format:   Paperback
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British Idealism: A Guide for the Perplexed


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There has been a significant renewal of interest in the British Idealists in recent years. Scholars have acknowledged their critical contribution to a number of philosophical theories in the fields of politics, law, morality, epistemology and metaphysics.. British Idealism: A Guide for the Perplexed offers a clear and thorough account of this key philosophical movement, providing an outline of the key terms and central arguments employed by the idealists. David Boucher and Andrew Vincent lay out the historical context and employ analytical and critical methods to explain the philosophical background and key concepts. The book explores the contribution of British Idealism to contemporaneous philosophical, political and social debates, emphasizing the continuing relevance of the central themes of their philosophy. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of British Idealism, the book serves as an ideal companion to the study of this most influential and important of movements.

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Author:   Professor David Boucher (Cardiff University, UK) ,  Professor Andrew Vincent
Publisher:   Continuum Publishing Corporation
Imprint:   Continuum Publishing Corporation
Dimensions:   Width: 13.60cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 21.40cm
Weight:   0.296kg
ISBN:  

9780826496782


ISBN 10:   0826496784
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   02 February 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

Introduction \ 1. The Coming of British Idealism \ 2. Absolute Idealism and Its Critics \ 3. Monism and Modality \ 4. Political and Ethical Philosophy \ 5. Idealism as a Practical Creed \ 6. Nationality, Imperialism and International Relations \ Bibliography \ Further Reading \ Index

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David Boucher is Professor of Political Theory and Head of the School of European Studies at Cardiff University, UK and Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Staffing and Diversity.. He is the Chairman of the Trustees of the Collingwood Society and Director of the Collingwood and British Idealism Centre at Cardiff Andrew Vincent is Professor of Political Theory at Sheffield University, UK, and Director of the Sheffield Centre for Political Ideologies, and co-director of the Collingwood and British Idealism Centre, Cardiff.

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