William Angus Knight was een Britse schrijver en hoogleraar moraalfilosofie. Zijn uitgebreide redactionele werk omvat een verzameling filosofische klassiekers voor Engelstalige lezers. Hoewel hij zich met talloze onderwerpen bezighield, is hij het meest bekend om zijn geschriften over Wordsworth, waaronder een uitgebreide editie van diens werken en leven.
This book provides a comprehensive exploration of English and French artists during the nineteenth century. The author offers detailed biographical and critical analyses of numerous artists, as well as insights into the cultural contexts in which they worked. This book is a valuable resource for art historians and enthusiasts.
This book is a collection of letters from famous literary figures to Sir George and Lady Beaumont, who were known for their patronage of the arts. The letters provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of Romantic literature and reveal the personalities and relationships of some of its most prominent figures.
In this collection of speeches, William Angus Knight explores a wide range of topics related to education, philosophy, and politics. With his characteristic wit and erudition, Knight offers thought-provoking insights into the issues of his time that remain relevant today.
In this seminal work of Christian ethics, Knight lays out a framework for understanding the moral teachings of Jesus. Drawing on a wide range of biblical and philosophical sources, he argues that Christian ethics is not a legalistic code of conduct, but rather a way of life based on the principles of love and service. With its emphasis on compassion and humility, Knight's vision of Christian ethics offers a powerful alternative to the moral relativism of his time, and remains relevant today.
Thomas Davidson was a Scottish philosopher, educator, and activist who devoted his life to promoting socialist and progressive ideals. In this biography, William Angus Knight chronicles Davidson's unconventional journey from a working-class background to a leading figure in the international socialist movement. He also explores Davidson's ideas on a wide range of topics, including education, anarchism, feminism, and spirituality.
Explore the history of Dove Cottage in Grasmere, where William Wordsworth lived with his sister Dorothy. This book covers a century of the cottage's history and the notable people who lived there. With vivid descriptions and historical details, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life of Wordsworth and the Romantic era.
This book is a comprehensive study of the history of aesthetics in Western philosophy. Knight covers a wide range of topics, including the nature of beauty, the role of the artist, and the relationship between art and morality. Whether you are a philosopher, an artist, or simply someone interested in the nature of beauty, this book is an essential resource.