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The Nile on eBay What is History? And Other Essays by Luke O'Sullivan, Michael Oakeshott A collection of thirty pieces that covers every decade of the author's intellectual career, and adds significantly to his contributions to the philosophy of historical understanding and political philosophy, as well as to the philosophy of education and aesthetics. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This highly readable new collection of thirty pieces by Michael Oakeshott, almost all of which are previously unpublished, covers every decade of his intellectual career, and adds significantly to his contributions to the philosophy of historical understanding and political philosophy, as well as to the philosophy of education and aesthetics. The essays were intended mostly for lectures or seminars, and are consequently in an informal style that will be accessible to new readers as well as to those already well acquainted with Oakeshott's works. Early pieces include a long essay 'On the Relations of Philosophy, Poetry, and Reality', and Oakeshott's comments on 'The Cambridge School of Political Science' through which he himself had passed as an undergraduate. This collection also reproduces a substantial wartime essay 'On Peace with Germany'. There are two new essays on the philosophy of education, and the essay which gives the work its title, 'What is History?', is just one of over half a dozen discussions of the nature of historical knowledge. Oakeshott's later sceptical, 'hermeneutic', thought is also well represented by pieces such as 'What is Political Theory?' and 'The Emergence of the History of Thought.'Reviews of books by English and European contemporaries such as Butterfield, Hayek, Voegelin, and Arendt also help to place him in context more clearly than before. This book will be indispensable for all Oakeshott's readers, no matter which area of his thought concerns them most. Table of Contents Preface Introduction 1 History is a Fable (1923) 2 The Cambridge School of Political Science (1924) 3 An Essay on the Relations of Philosophy, Poetry and Reality (1925) 4 The Philosophy of History (1928) 5 What Do We Look for in an Historian? (1928) 6 The Social and Political Doctrines of Contemporary Europe (1939) 7 On Peace with Germany (1943) 8 The Voice of Conversation in the Education of Mankind (c.1948) 9 The Philosophy of History (1948) 10 Richard Hooker 11 The Whig Interpretation of History (1951) 12 The New Society (1951) 13 The New Science of Politics (1953) 14 Freedom and Power (195-?) 15 Conduct and Ideology in Politics (c.1955) 16 The Idea of 'Character' in the Interpretation of Modern Politics (195-?) 17 Democracy in England (1957) 18 Current Ideas about Government (1959?) 19 The Constitution of Liberty (1959?) 20 Work and Play (c.1960?) 21 Between Past and Future (1961) 22 What is History? (1961) 23 On Arriving at a University (1961?) 24 The Historiography of Max Lenz (196-) 25 The Emergence of the History of Thought (1967) 26 The Character of a University Education (1970) 27 What is Political Theory? (1973) 28 Political Thought as a Subject of Historical Enquiry (1980) 29 Law (1980) 30 Europe, the Emergence of an Idea (1981) Index of Names of Persons and Places Index of Subjects Index of Works Review "Anyone concerned with the university or with the great traditions of thought Oakeshott inherited, adorned and bequeathed to us should read this volume of essays." -- James Alexander Times Higher Education Supplement "Luke O'Sullivan is to be congratulated for assembling this highly readable volume." -- Matthew Britnell Political Studies Review "Essays which are masterpieces of their kind, from a subtle, unconventional thinker whose insights deserve a wider audience." -- Jonathan Sumption Spectator "These neglected essays revive some fine flourishes of Oakeshottiana." -- Peter Coleman Quadrant "A treasure house for Oakeshottian enthusiasts and also a brilliant taster for newcomers to a philosopher of major importance in twentieth century philosophical thought." -- R.J. Brownhill Appraisal "Luke O'Sullivan is a careful and well respected scholar of Oakeshott's work and has painstakingly selected from the unpublished manuscripts a veritable feast of discussions of widely different subject matter." -- David Boucher History of Political Thought Long Description This highly readable new collection of thirty pieces by Michael Oakeshott, almost all of which are previously unpublished, covers every decade of his intellectual career, and adds significantly to his contributions to the philosophy of historical understanding and political philosophy, as well as to the philosophy of education and aesthetics. The essays were intended mostly for lectures or seminars, and are consequently in an informal style that will be accessible to new readers as well as to those already well acquainted with Oakeshott's works. Early pieces include a long essay 'On the Relations of Philosophy, Poetry, and Reality', and Oakeshott's comments on 'The Cambridge School of Political Science' through which he himself had passed as an undergraduate. The collection also reproduces a substantial wartime essay 'On Peace with Germany'. There are two new essays on the philosophy of education, and the essay which gives the work its title, 'What is History?', is just one of over half a dozen discussions of the nature of historical knowledge. Oakeshott's later sceptical, 'hermeneutic', thought is also well represented by pieces such as 'What is Political Theory?' and 'The Emergence of the History of Thought.' Reviews of books by English and European contemporaries such as Butterfield, Hayek, Voegelin, and Arendt also help to place him in context more clearly than before. The book will be indispensable for all Oakeshott's readers, no matter which area of his thought concerns them most. Review Quote "These neglected essays revive some fine flourishes of Oakeshottiana." Details ISBN 0907845835 Publisher Imprint Academic Language English ISBN-10 0907845835 ISBN-13 9780907845836 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2004 Series Michael Oakeshott Selected Writings Short Title WHAT IS HIST & OTHER ESSAYS Pages 480 DOI 10.1604/9780907845836 Subtitle Selected Writings UK Release Date 2004-02-05 Imprint Imprint Academic Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2004-02-05 NZ Release Date 2004-02-05 Place of Publication Exeter Author Michael Oakeshott Publication Date 2004-02-05 Edited by Luke O'Sullivan DEWEY 901 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:601868;