The Concept of a Philosophical Jurisprudence: Essays and Reviews 1926-51 (Michael Oakeshott: Selected Writings)

The vast majority of Oakeshott's essays and reviews remain scattered through largely inaccessible scholarly journals, periodicals, and newspapers. Gathering together for the first time all the material that has not previously been reprinted greatly illuminates his other published writings by placing him in dialogue with major figures in the humanities, including Leo Strauss, A.N. Whitehead, Karl Mannheim, Herbert Butterfield, Bertrand de Jouvenel, E.H. Carr, Herbert Marcuse, Gilbert Ryle, R.G. Collingwood and Quentin Skinner. Setting Oakeshott in the context of contemporary debates in history, politics, philosophy, theology, sociology, and economics, the two volumes form a major contribution to the dissemination of knowledge, both of his work and of the history of twentieth-century ideas. Vol. III covers the period 1926-52, while Vol. IV covers the years 1953-88.