Persons in Relation

by John Macmurray, Frank G. Kirkpatrick

This is the 2nd volume of Prof. Macmurray's Gifford Lectures on The Form of the Personal. The 1st volume, The Self as Agent, was concerned to shift the center of philosophy from thought to action. Persons in Relation, starting from this practical standpoint, sets out to show that the form of personal life is determined by the mutuality of personal relationship, so that the unit of human life is not the "I" alone, by the "You & I."

Genres: Philosophy, Anthropology, Theology, Nonfiction, Psychology

Paperback

First published January 1, 1961

About the author

John Macmurray MC was a Scottish philosopher. His thought moved beyond the modern tradition begun by Descartes and continued in Britain by Locke, Berkeley and Hume. He made contributions in the fields of political science, religion, education, and philosophy in a long career of writing, teaching, and public speaking. After retirement he became a Quaker.

Reviews

[Robert Christian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Did not find parts very helpful, but a number of excellent original insights.