Scottish philosopher John Macmurray's intriguing career makes the
job of classifying his work difficult by contemporary academic
modes of categorization. Despite his extensive writings on
political principles and politics and significant influence on
numerous British politicians, he never regarded the political
sphere as an end in itself. Above all, he was a political
philosopher determined to place politics into a wider, more
comprehensive, metaphysical and religious framework. In this
long-overdue analysis of Macmurray, Frank Kirkpatrick traces the
development of Macmurray's thought with its roots in the Bible,
Hegel and the democratic liberal tradition of the west. Kirkpatrick
contends that Macmurray's most important contribution to the field
is his development of a philosophical understanding of what
constitutes an authentic community. Through this analysis,
Kirkpatrick explores the extraordinary resonances of Macmurray's
political thought in other modern philosophers and reveals his
enduring significance.
General
Imprint: |
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
20th Century Political Thinkers |
Release date: |
March 2005 |
First published: |
April 2005 |
Authors: |
Frank G. Kirkpatrick
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Dimensions: |
230 x 154 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
182 |
Edition: |
New |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7425-2254-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
|
LSN: |
0-7425-2254-7 |
Barcode: |
9780742522541 |
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