The Murdochian Mind

Iris Murdoch was a philosopher and novelist of extraordinary breadth and originality whose work engages with an astonishingly wide range of figures, from Plato and Kant to Sartre and Heidegger. The Murdochian Mind is an outstanding reference source to her philosophical work, covering key texts, themes, and interdisciplinary connections. It will be of great interest to students of philosophy, ethics, aesthetics, literature, religion, and gender studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 530 pages
Publication date: 03 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Iris Murdoch, a philosopher and novelist of remarkable breadth and originality, whose work transcends easy categorization. Her philosophical writings delve into an astonishingly diverse array of figures, ranging from Plato and Kant to Sartre and Heidegger, and her work continues to ignite intense debates in ethics, aesthetics, religion, and literature.

The Murdochian Mind serves as an invaluable resource for exploring the entirety of Murdoch's philosophical oeuvre. Comprising 37 specially commissioned chapters authored by a distinguished international team of scholars, the volume is organized into five distinct sections:

A comprehensive guide to Murdoch's essential philosophical texts, including "The Sovereignty of Good" and "Metaphysics as a Guide to Morals."

An exploration of core themes and concepts central to Murdoch's philosophy, such as love, moral vision, and attention.

A deep dive into Murdoch's engagement with the history of philosophy, encompassing Plato, Kant, Hegel, Simone Weil, and Wittgenstein.

A consideration of interdisciplinary connections between philosophy and art, literature, and religion, including Judaism, Buddhism, and Christianity.

An examination of Murdoch's thought in contemporary philosophical debates, such as feminism, virtue ethics, and metaethics.

Furthermore, the book explores the practical applications of Murdoch's philosophy to applied ethics, including animal ethics, psychiatric ethics, and environmental ethics.

While there has been a growing interest in Murdoch's philosophy in recent years, The Murdochian Mind stands as the first comprehensive volume to truly capture the immense richness and wide-ranging nature of her work. As such, it holds significant appeal to students of philosophy, particularly in the fields of ethics and aesthetics, as well as those in related disciplines such as literature, religion, and gender studies.

Weight: 1100g
Dimension: 180 x 252 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367468019