Opening new ground in neglected aspects of R.G. Collingwood''s
philosophy, Peter Johnson presents essays on Collingwood as a
pre-historian, economist, Christian and commentator of Edward
Gibbon together with an investigation into the connection between
his later works.
The chapters shed light on Collingwood''s distinctive account of
pre-history, the relationship between his last great works The
Principles of History and The New Leviathan, and his views on
money in comparison to those of J.M. Keynes. They also consider
his assessment of Edward Gibbon as a historian and his use of
biblical citation in relation to the work of Thomas Hobbes.
Johnson''s insightful reflections and in-depth analysis of a range of
areas in Collingwood''s thinking connects them through historical
and conceptual themes relevant to contemporary debates about
his philosophy.
Uniting important and unique perspectives for understanding the
scope and depth of Collingwood''s philosophy, Johnson''s detailed
examination of previously underexplored topics will be welcomed
by students and scholars across the philosophy of history, prehistory,
economic theory, intellectual history and philosophical
hermeneutics
