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An Essay on Metaphysics. Revised Edition with Introduction and Additional Material.
Collingwood, R. G.. Ed(S): Martin, Rex
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Paperback. First published in 1940, this is a broad-ranging work in which Collingwood considers the nature of philosophy, especially of metaphysics. He puts forward his well-known doctrine of absolute pre-suppositions, expounds a logic of question and answer, and gives an account of causation. Editor(s): Martin, Rex. Num Pages: 548 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 34. Weight in Grams: 720.
An Essay on Metaphysics is one of the finest works of the great Oxford philosopher, historian, and archaeologist R. G. Collingwood (1889-1943). First published in 1940, it is a broad-ranging work in which Collingwood considers the nature of philosophy, especially of metaphysics. He puts forward his well-known doctrine of absolute presuppositions, expounds a logic of question and answer, and gives an original and influential account of causation. The book has been widely read and much discussed ever since. In this new edition the complete original text is accompanied by three previously unpublished essays by Collingwood which will be essential reading ... Read more
An Essay on Metaphysics is one of the finest works of the great Oxford philosopher, historian, and archaeologist R. G. Collingwood (1889-1943). First published in 1940, it is a broad-ranging work in which Collingwood considers the nature of philosophy, especially of metaphysics. He puts forward his well-known doctrine of absolute presuppositions, expounds a logic of question and answer, and gives an original and influential account of causation. The book has been widely read and much discussed ever since. In this new edition the complete original text is accompanied by three previously unpublished essays by Collingwood which will be essential reading ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Oxford University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
548
Condition
New
Number of Pages
548
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199241415
SKU
V9780199241415
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About Collingwood, R. G.. Ed(S): Martin, Rex
R. G. Collingwood was Waynflete Professor of Metaphysical Philosophy at the University of Oxford from 1935 to 1941.
Reviews for An Essay on Metaphysics. Revised Edition with Introduction and Additional Material.
Review from previous edition: skilfully-edited and handsomely-produced ... Nearly sixty years after its first publication An Essay on Metaphysics retains its philosophical value.
James Connelly, British Journal for the History of Philosophy
James Connelly, British Journal for the History of Philosophy