Why Iris Murdoch Matters

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By Professor Gary Browning

Series: Why Philosophy Matters

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In Why Iris Murdoch Matters, Professor Gary Browning explores the philosophical ideas and literary legacy of Iris Murdoch, emphasising her significance in contemporary thought. By examining her ideas, Browning offers insights into how Murdoch's work challenges readers to navigate moral and existential questions. This book positions Murdoch as a crucial figure for anyone interested in the interplay between philosophy and literature.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in exploring how Iris Murdoch's work provides valuable insights into ethics, literature, and human understanding. It's ideal if you're drawn to discussions on philosophical ideas and their impact on modern psychology and philosophical thought.

Why Iris Murdoch Matters

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In Why Iris Murdoch Matters, Gary Browning draws on as yet unpublished archival material to present an unrivalled overview of Murdoch's work and thought. Browning argues for Murdoch's position amongst the key theorists of modern life, and discusses in detail her engagement with the notion of late modernity. Her multiple perspectives on art, philosophy, religion, politics, and the self all relate to how she understands the nature of late modernity.

Browning lucidly illustrates that through both her thought and fiction we can grasp the significance of issues that remain of paramount importance today: the possibilities of a moral life without foundations, the meaning of philosophy in a post-metaphysical age, the prospects of politics without ideological certainties, and the significance of art after realism.

A totally original work arguing persuasively that Iris Murdoch not only matters but is absolutely central to how we think through the contemporary age.

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Professor Gary Browning's book explores Iris Murdoch's contributions to philosophy, emphasizing how her work critiques the abstraction of existential and analytic philosophies and seeks to reconnect with traditional values through the concept of goodness. It highlights the impact of Murdoch on notable philosophers and suggests that Browning's accessible writing might enhance her readership. The book is appreciated for its precise prose and is recommended for advanced students and general readers interested in expanding their understanding of Murdoch's philosophical and political significance.

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ISBN: 9781472574473

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 August 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 248

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About the Author

Gary Browning is Professor of Politics at Oxford Brookes University, UK where he is also Dean for Research in the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences.