Writings on Logic and Metaphysics [Paperback]

F. H. Bradley (Author), James W. Allard (Editor), Guy Stock (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 12, 1995

This selection from the writings of the great English idealist philosopher F.H. Bradley, on truth, meaning knowledge, and metaphysics, provides within covers of a single volume a selection of original texts that will enable the reader to obtain a firsthand and comprehensive grasp of his thought. In addition, the editors have contributed general introductions to Bradley's logic and metaphysics and particular introductions to specific topics. These provide a systematic explanation of his thought and relate it to developments wihin the recent history of analytical philosophy, giving the reader a framework in which to read and appreciate this important and sometimes difficult writing. Admirably suited for use both as a textbook in taught courses on recent philosophy and for individual study, this introduction comes at a time when Bradley's thought is being reassessed and the importance o his work appreciated once more. As one of only two volumes of Bradley's works available, it is sure to become an essential Bradley reader.

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"The editors have provided a brief biography, both intellectual and personal, and a number of supplementary introduction to the material they have chosen to reprint."--Mathematical Reviews

About the Author

James W. Allard, Associate Professor, Montana State University. Guy Stock, Honorary Lecturer, Dundee University; Honorary Senior Lecturer, Aberdeen University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 376 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (January 12, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 019824438X
• ISBN-13: 978-0198244387
• Product Dimensions: 3.8 x 2.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,472,636 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All of Bradley's key writings in a single volume., June 9, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: Writings on Logic and Metaphysics (Hardcover)

F.H. Bradley was one of the most influential thinkers of the
late-nineteenth century, yet his work has been largely
ignored during this century (a shame, as his metaphysics
should be of interest to anyone coming to grips with quantum
physics). Allard and Stock have done an excellent job of
knitting together the most important sections of Bradley's
key writings. They add their own commentary only when
necessary to bring ideas together and clarify certain
difficult points. The result is everything you need to get a
firm grasp of the philosophy of this important thinker.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent selection from a great thinker, August 20, 1999

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John S. Ryan "Scott Ryan" (Cuyahoga Falls, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Writings on Logic and Metaphysics (Hardcover)

As Bradley's _Principles of Logic_ and _Appearance And Reality_ are out of print and likely to remain so (except as portions of expensive "collected works" sets), Allard and Stock deserve thunderous applause for making this collection of well-chosen excerpts available.

Bradley and Idealism generally have been too much neglected during most of this century as speculative metaphysics has fallen out of fashion. But the heart of Idealism is simply, as Bradley once put it, that what satisfies the intellect is both true and real. In this sense, Idealism is as old as Parmenides and need not commit one to the belief that reality itself is basically mental (though Bradley himself thought so). What it really requires is that there be no artificial divorce between the knowing mind and the reality it is seeking to know: the real is ultimately intelligible, and what is ultimately intelligible is real.

Bradley was a seminal thinker in this tradition, and his insights are very often duplicated by later thinkers who do not know how much ground he had already broken. In this volume, key excerpts from all of Bradley's writings on logic and metaphysics are assembled and introduced.

Also of interest to readers of this volume will be the works of British Idealist Bernard Bosanquet and American rationalist Brand Blanshard. Search Amazon for their names as well.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All of Bradley's key writings in a single volume., June 9, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: Writings on Logic and Metaphysics (Paperback)

F.H. Bradley was one of the most influential thinkers of the
late-nineteenth century, yet his work has been largely
ignored during this century (a shame, as his metaphysics
should be of interest to anyone coming to grips with quantum
physics). Allard and Stock have done an excellent job of
knitting together the most important sections of Bradley's
key writings. They add their own commentary only when
necessary to bring ideas together and clarify certain
difficult points. The result is everything you need to get a
firm grasp of the philosophy of this important thinker.