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Book SynopsisW. J. Mander presents the first ever synoptic history of British Idealism, the philosophical school which dominated English-language philosophy from the 1860s through to the early years of the following century. Offering detailed examination of the origins, growth, development, and decline of this mode of thinking, British Idealism: A History restores to its proper place this now almost wholly forgotten period of philosophical history. Through clear explanation of its characteristic concepts and doctrines, and paying close attention to the published works of its philosophers, the volume provides a full-length history of this vital school for those wishing to fill a gap in their knowledge of the history of British Philosophy, while its detailed notes and bibliography will guide the more dedicated scholar who wishes to examine further their distinctive brand of philosophy. By covering all major philosophers involved in the movement (not merely the most famous ones like Bradley, Green, Mc
Trade Reviewthe first really comprehensive and systematic overview of the British Idealist movement to date . . . an authoritative and immensely detailed synopsis of the movement as a whole, including, for any potential research students, a splendid biographical resource . . . a welcome and extremely well-done history . . . it provides a valuable and detailed corrective to the way British philosophy has constructed its own historical self-image in the later twentieth century. * Andrew Vincent, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews 26/03/12 *
Table of ContentsPreface ; 1. Introduction ; 2. Beginnings and Influences ; 3. The History of Philosophy ; 4. The Metaphysics of the Absolute ; 5. Idealist Philosophy of Religion ; 6. The Idealist Ethic of Social Self-Realisation ; 7. Idealist Political and Social Philosophy ; 8. Idealist Logic ; 9. Aesthetics and Literature ; 10. Developments in Idealist Metaphysics ; 11. Developments in Idealist Philosophy of Religion ; 12. Developments in Idealist Logic ; 13. Developments in Idealist Ethics ; 14. Developments in Idealist Political and Social Philosophy ; 15. The After-Life of Idealism ; Bibliography ; Index
