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British Idealism: A Guide for the Perplexed (Guides for the Perplexed)
Professor David Boucher
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Description for British Idealism: A Guide for the Perplexed (Guides for the Perplexed)
Paperback. An introduction to the ideas and writings of the British Idealists. It offers a thorough account of this key philosophical movement. It explores the contribution of British Idealism to contemporary philosophical, political and social debates, emphasising the continuing relevance of the central themes. Series: Guides for the Perplexed. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; 3JJ; HPCD; HPCF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 217 x 142 x 13. Weight in Grams: 294.
This is a concise introduction to the ideas and writings of the British Idealists. There has been a significant renewal of interest in the British Idealists in recent years. Scholars have acknowledged their critical contribution to the development of a communitarian theory of the relation of the individual to society and a widely accepted theory of rights. "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 contemporary philosophical, political and social debates, emphasising the continuing relevance of the central themes. 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 study of this most influential and important of movements. "Continuum's Guides for the Perplexed" are clear, concise and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers and subjects that students and readers can find especially challenging - or indeed downright bewildering. Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to grasp, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of demanding material.
Product Details
Publisher
Continuum
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
Guides for the Perplexed
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780826496782
SKU
V9780826496782
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About Professor David Boucher
Andrew Vincent is Professor of Political Theory at Sheffield University and Director of the Sheffield Centre for Political Ideologies. David Boucher is Professor of Political Theory at Cardiff University, UK and Director of the Graduate School in Humanities. He is the Chairman of the Trustees of the Collingwood Society and Director of the Collingwood and British Idealism Centre at Cardiff.
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