TY - GEN T1 - The limits of political theory : Oakeshott's philosophy of civil association T2 - British idealist studies. Oakeshott ; A1 - McIntyre, Kenneth B. LA - English PP - Exeter, UK PB - Imprint Academic YR - 2004 UL - https://ebooks.jgu.edu.in/Record/ebsco_acadsubs_ocn781629155 AB - This book examines Oakeshott's political philosophy within the context of his more general conception of philosophical understanding. The book stresses the underlying continuity of his major writings on the subject and takes seriously the implications of understanding the world in terms of modality. The book suggests strongly that Oakeshott's philosophy of political activity cannot be reduced to a branch of conservatism, liberalism, or postmodernism or a theory or set of doctrines which fit ... OP - 208 CN - JC257.O244 M35 2004eb SN - 9781845403812 SN - 1845403819 SN - 1845400100 SN - 9781845400101 KW - Oakeshott, Michael, : 1901-1990. KW - Oakeshott, Michael, : 1901-1990 KW - Oakeshott, Michael Joseph. KW - Political science : Philosophy. KW - POLITICAL SCIENCE : History & Theory. KW - Political science : Philosophy KW - Politische Philosophie KW - Politieke theorie. ER -