In this book Andrew Sullivan examines Oakeshott's transition from his original emphasis on philosophy as providing what was ultimately satisfactory in experience to his later emphasis on practical life. This satisfaction is best achieved by a fusion of the modes of poetry and practice, leading the author to examine Oakeshott's view of religious life as the consummation of practice in its most poetic incarnation. The book also examines how the conception of practice is applied in Oakeshott's political writings, focusing on the notion of civil association.
- ISBN10 0907845282
- ISBN13 9780907845287
- Publish Date 31 January 2007
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Imprint Academic
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 300
- Language English