A Terribly Serious Adventure

Philosophy and War at Oxford, 1900-1960

Autor*innen

• Nikhil Krishnan

Parameter

• 400 Seiten
• 14 Lesestunden

• Bildung
• Biografien & Memoiren
• Geschichte
• Philosophie
• Sachliteratur

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Exploring the intersection of language and philosophy, this narrative delves into the lives and ideas of mid-twentieth-century British thinkers like Philippa Foot and Iris Murdoch. Set against the backdrop of war and fascism, these philosophers sought to connect philosophical inquiry with everyday life, emphasizing self-awareness and the significance of language. The book highlights their friendships, rivalries, and real-world experiences as codebreakers and soldiers, showcasing how these influences shaped their groundbreaking contributions to British modernism.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
• Einband: Hardcover