The Life and Thought of Josiah Royce: Revised and Expanded Edition (The Vanderbilt Library of American Philosophy)
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (809 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0826513220 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 432 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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Infuses the first, highly acclaimed edition with new material that deepens our understanding of this distinguished American philosopher.
--John J. . McDermott, New England QuarterlyUsing newly discovered Royce family materials, John Clendenning here brings the Josiah and Katharine Royce of his earlier biography into far more distinct focus. John Clendenning has provided us with a thorough, incisive, affectionate although not hagiographic version of the life and thought of Royce. Oppenheim, S.J. The result? Josiah Royce, America's philosopher of genuine loyalty and community, finally receives that expert portrayal of his philosophy and biography which Americans urgently need and rightly deserve.--Frank M. In particular, Josiah's youth in California and his final years with Katharine are wondrously enriched. No stone has been unturned, no document unread, no trouble, no vexation, no weakness left unsaid as Clendenning knits a prose tapestry depicting the odyssey undergone by Royce
. John Clendenning, professor of English at California State University, Northridge, is a well-known authority on Royce. He edited the standard collection of the Letters of Josiah Royce (1970)
The Life and Thought of an American Philosopher Robin Friedman Josiah Royce (1855 -1916) was an American idealist philosopher whose work became obscure following his death. Royce's philosophy has been revisited in recent years by a small group of philosophers; and much work has been done in restating and revitalizing his thought. With the approaching centenary in 2016 of Royce's death, there will be an increased tendency to revisit Royce.Royce. "Perfect Philosophical Biography" according to Plato. It is hard to imagine how there could ever be a better philosophical biography of Josiah Royce. Clendenning fuses the details of Royce's life with the insights and struggles of his philosophy and philosophical development. But as I contemplate the life and works of this great American philosopher, I have come to wonder whether Royce lived up to the philosophy of loyalty he so vigor