{"title":"Paul Franco","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaul Franco’s work offers a penetrating exploration of political philosophy, with a particular focus on figures such as Michael Oakeshott. Readers can expect insightful analyses that bridge historical thought and contemporary concerns, illuminating complex ideas with clarity and rigour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the realms of \u003cem\u003ePhilosophy \u0026amp; Psychology\u003c\/em\u003e, Franco’s books invite thoughtful reflection on governance, authority, and the nature of political understanding. His writing is well-suited for those seeking a deeper grasp of philosophical traditions and their modern implications.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"michael-oakeshott-by-paul-franco-9780300215274","title":"Michael Oakeshott","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, Paul Franco provides an authoritative introduction to the life and thought of \u003cem\u003eMichael Oakeshott\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the most important philosophical voices of the twentieth century. After sketching a brief biography of Oakeshott, Franco then examines his most distinctive ideas, including his early idealist theory of knowledge, his influential critique of rationalism and central social planning, and his liberal theory of civil association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThough best known as a political philosopher, Oakeshott also made significant contributions to the philosophy of history, aesthetics, the philosophy of religion, and the philosophy of education. Franco highlights Oakeshott's impressive achievements in each of these areas. His book is an essential introduction to the whole range of Oakeshott's thought, and it sets the philosopher's work in historical context while also demonstrating its relevance to contemporary debates in political philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47995481522412,"sku":"9780300215274","price":52.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300215274-michael-oakeshott.jpg?v=1784896734"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/paul-franco.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}