Michael Oakeshott
By: Edmund Neill,John Meadowcroft, series editor.
Series: Major conservative and libertarian thinkers -- v. 8.
Publisher: Continuum
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 143
ISBN-13: 9780826421784
Subjects: Oakeshott, Michael, -- 1901-1990; Oakeshott, Michael, -- 1901-1990 -- Criticism and interpretation; Political scientists -- Great Britain -- Biography; Political science -- Philosophy; Philosophy, Modern -- 20th century
Genres: Biography
Description: "British philosopher Michael Oakeshott is widely considered as one of a key conservative thinkers of the 20th century. After publishing many works on religion, he became mostly known for his works on political theory. This valuable volume by Edmund Neill sets out to Oakeshott's thought in an accessible manner, considering its initial reception and long-term influence."--Bloomsbury Publishing.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 129-138) and index.