Letters, Lectures And Reviews, Including The Phrontisterion Or Oxford In The 19th Century (1873) - Softcover

Mansel, Henry Longueville

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1164043153 ISBN 13: 9781164043157

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Letters, Lectures and Reviews is a collection of works by the British philosopher and theologian Henry Longueville Mansel. The book includes a variety of pieces, ranging from personal letters to academic lectures to critical reviews of other scholars' works. One of the most notable pieces in the collection is the Phrontisterion, or Oxford in the 19th Century, which was originally delivered as a lecture in 1850. This piece provides a detailed and insightful look at the state of education and intellectual life at Oxford University during the mid-19th century. Throughout the book, Mansel's writing is characterized by his clear and concise style, his intellectual rigor, and his deep engagement with philosophical and theological questions. He addresses a wide range of topics, including the nature of knowledge, the relationship between faith and reason, and the role of philosophy in society. Overall, Letters, Lectures and Reviews provides a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual world of a prominent 19th-century thinker, and offers valuable insights for anyone interested in philosophy, theology, or the history of education.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1164043153
• ISBN 13: 9781164043157
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 432