British Idealism: A Guide for the Perplexed

by David Boucher, Andrew Vincent

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826496775
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	02/02/2012
Series:	Guides for the Perplexed
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

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.

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