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Philosophy Criticism

The George Grant Reader

by (author) George Grant

edited by William Christian & Sheila Grant

Publisher
University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division
Initial publish date
Feb 1998
Category
Criticism, History & Theory
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780802009739
    Publish Date
    Feb 1998
    List Price
    $96.00
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781442681361
    Publish Date
    Jan 1998
    List Price
    $121.00
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780802079343
    Publish Date
    Feb 1998
    List Price
    $48.95

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Called the most forceful voice of philosophic radicalism that Canada has so far produced, George Grant was a prolific writer, engaged by subjects ranging from Canadian politics to ancient philosophy. The George Grant Reader is the first book to bring together in one volume a comprehensive selection of his work, allowing readers to sample the whole range of his interests.

The reader includes selections from all phases of Grant's career, beginning with The Empire: Yes or No? (1945) and ending with an article on Heidegger, left unfinished at the time of his death in 1988. Forty-six essays, grouped into six sections, encompass his views on politics, morality, philosophy, education, technology, faith, and love. Also featured are Grant's writings on those who most influenced his thought, ranging from St Augustine to Karl Marx and Simone Weil. A number of his more disturbing essays are also included such as his controversial writings on abortion. The editors' substantial introduction places the articles in the wider context of Grant's life and thought.

This long-overdue collection contains classic works, little-known masterpieces, and previously unpublished material. The volume is an ideal starting point for those who have never read Grant as well as an indispensable reference for Grant specialists.

About the authors

George Grant (1918-88) has been acknowledged as Canada's leading political philosopher. He taught religion and philosophy at McMaster University and Dalhousie University. His books include Philosophy in the Mass Age, Lament for a Nation, English-Speaking Justice, Technology and Justice and Technology and Empire.

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William Christian is Professor of Political Science at the University of Guelph. He is author of George Grant: A Biography and editor of George Grant: Selected Letters, both published by the University of Toronto Press.

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Sheila Grant was married to George Grant for 41 years and is a graduate in English Language and Literature from Oxford University.

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