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On the Nature of Persons

On the Nature of Persons

Duncan, A. R. C.
Prof Frank G Kirkpatrick

Hardcover

Series: John Macmurray Studies, Book 1

PhilosophyReligion General

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ISBN10: 0820412414
ISBN13: 9780820412412
Publisher: Peter Lang
Published: Dec 1 1990
Pages: 148
Language: English
This book, an introduction to the thought of the Scottish philosopher John Macmurray (1891-1976), focusses on the problem: are human beings merely animals with unusually highly developed brains or are they properly thought of as persons. Professor Duncan traces how Macmurray's understanding of the twentieth century forced this problem on his attention. This led Macmurray to revise accepted ideas about human rationality and freedom. It resulted in his adoption of a radically new and empirically based approach to religion. Macmurray challenges contemporary philosophers to shift their centre of gravity away from Cartesian egocentricity and to learn to think from the standpoint of the self, not as theoretical spectator, but as active agent.

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