1st Edition

The Politics and Philosophy of Michael Oakeshott

By Stuart Isaacs Copyright 2006
240 Pages
by Routledge

240 Pages
by Routledge

240 Pages
by Routledge

Michael Oakeshott was a leading Political theorist described by The Telegraph in 1990 as "the greatest political philosopher in the Anglo-Saxon tradition since Mill – or even Burke". There has been sustained interest in his work, and a developing body of literature, over recent years. This book offers a clearly written and accessible critical analysis: it presents complex theories and concepts in... Read more
IntroductionPart 1. Philosophy and Morality 1. Philosopical Influences 2.Bradley 3.Philosophical System Part 2. 4.Practice, Moralityand Religion 5.Conversationand Intimation 6.Historyand Politics 7. On Human Conduct 1 8.On Human Conduct 2 Part3. Oakeshottand Contemporary Thought 9.Wittgensteinand Discourse Analysis 10.Liberalism, Pragmatismand Deconstruction Conclusion

Biography

Stuart Isaacs