R.G Collingwood and the Second World War

R.G Collingwood's prolific works have shaped the debate about the nature of civilisation and its status as an ideal governing art, morality and social and political existence. As one of the few philosophers to subject civilisation and barbarism to close analysis, R.G Collingwood was acutely aware of the interrelationship between

This book is volume one of a two-part series. Taken together, the two volumes of A Philosopher at War examine the political thought of the philosopher and archaeologist, R.G. Collingwood, against the background of the First and Second World Wars. Collingwood served in Admiralty Intelligence during the First World War

Appeasement, war and the enemy within -- One cheer for Marx -- A philosopher at Delphi -- Talking with Yahoos -- Why are we at war? -- Fighting back -- The New Leviathan and the impact of events -- The New Leviathan in 1940 -- Two cheers for Vansittartism --

R. G. Collingwood is an important 20th-century historian, archaeologist and philosopher whose works are the subject of continued interest, analysis and study. There is an unquestionable need to support this research activity with the provision of a reference guide which is fully up-to-date, informed and authoritative. The Companion therefore lists

The author uses a blend of political philosophy, history and discussion of political policy to examine the political thought of the philosopher and archaeologist, R.G. Collingwood of the Admiralty Intelligence, against the background of the First and Second World Wars.