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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.
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A Terribly Serious Adventure, Nikhil Krishnan
- Idioma
- Publicado en
- 2023
- Encuadernación
- (Tapa dura)
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- Título
- A Terribly Serious Adventure
- Subtítulo
- Philosophy and War at Oxford, 1900-1960
- Idioma
- Inglés
- Autores
- Nikhil Krishnan
- Editorial
- Random House Children's Books
- Publicado en
- 2023
- Formato
- Tapa dura
- Páginas
- 400
- ISBN13
- 9780525510604
- Serie
- Categorías
- Etiquetas
- Tema histórico, Temática filosófica, Educación, Lingüística, Crítica
- Calificación
- 4,05 de 5
- Descripción
- 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.