On Philosophical Style (Key Texts) - Softcover

Blanshard, Brand

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1890318531 ISBN 13: 9781890318536

Publisher: St. Augustines Press, 2004

Synopsis

Originally given in 1953 as the Adamson Lecture at Manchester University, On Philosophical Style has become the classic presentation of the thesis that profundity and clarity are not opposed philosophical virtues but rather required companions. Blanshard begins with the question: Why is it that philosophers of great perception sometimes confess a failure to comprehend certain of their colleagues? He ends with the assertion "that the problem of style is not a problem of words and sentences merely, but of being the right kind of mine." In between, there is much offered, in fine style and short compass, for those who both write and read philosophy.

About this title

About the Author:

anshard /f Brand

Review:

"In these few pages, Professor Blanshard has said the last word on style in philosophy. The reader is expertly conducted on a tour of inspection of all relevant areas, in and out of philosophy proper." (Virgil C. Aldrich, The Journal of Philosophy)

"Everything he says may be said about writing in general, and that some philosophers - or at least one - can write clearly, rhythmically, and profoundly is proven by the author himself." (John J. Kessler, The Humanist)

"Notable as probably the first book specifically on this subject by a distinguished philosopher." -- Bibliographie de la Philosophie

About this edition

• Publisher: St. Augustines Press
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1890318531
• ISBN 13: 9781890318536
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 75