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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
- Taal
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2023
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- (Hardcover)
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- Titel
- A Terribly Serious Adventure
- Ondertitel
- Philosophy and War at Oxford, 1900-1960
- Taal
- Engels
- Auteurs
- Nikhil Krishnan
- Uitgever
- Random House Children's Books
- Jaar van publicatie
- 2023
- Formaat
- Hardcover
- Aantal pagina's
- 400
- ISBN13
- 9780525510604
- Reeks
- Tags
- Non-fictie, Historisch thema, Waargebeurde verhalen, Biographies, Filosofisch thema, Onderwijs, schoolwezen, Linguïstiek, Kritiek
- Beoordeling
- 4,05 van 5
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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.