John Skorupski (Emeritus Professor, School of Philosophical, Anthro

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Being and Freedom

Beschreibung

Being and Freedom is a panoramic account of ethics in Europe from the French Revolution to the end of the nineteenth century. John Skorupski explores the interaction of philosophical ideas with social influences across Europe during this period, including Kantian ethics, Hegel's holism, and the British utilitarian tradition.

Autor

John Skorupski is a British philosopher with strong interests in history and social science. He was born in Italy of Polish parents, coming to Britain when just a few months old. He graduated in philosophy and economics from the University of Cambridge and has held philosophy posts in Glasgow, Sheffield, and St Andrews Universities. His books include Symbol and Theory (Cambridge, 1976), John Stuart Mill (Routledge, 1989), Ethical Explorations (OUP, 2000), and The Domain of Reasons (OUP, 2010). He is married to Barbara and has two daughters, Katharine and Julia. He and his wife live in London.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Oxford University Press
• Seitenzahl: 560
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 239mm x 168mm x 33mm
• Gewicht: 992g
• ISBN-13: 9780198913696
• ISBN-10: 0198913699
• Artikelnr.: 69723516