Philosopher at Work

by Yves R. Simon, Anthony O. Simon (Editor)

Overview

Like no other philosopher of this century, the late Yves R. Simon grappled with philosophical issues that still carry weight today. This collection of his essays explores an impressive range of genuinely foundational topics of philosophical inquiry. These essays discuss, among other topics, the relationship between faith and reason, the nature of sensation, and the various meanings of work. Simon's significant contribution to philosophy through these varied essays is unquestionable, and this is the first such collection of his works. Philosopher at Work will be indispensable for philosophers of all backgrounds.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780847692392
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	03/18/1999
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	234
Product dimensions:	5.92(w) x 9.09(h) x 0.56(d)

About the Author

Anthony O. Simon is the son of Yves R. Simon and director of the Yves R. Simon Institute.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Editor's Note Chapter 2 A Brief Chronology Chapter 3 The Philosopher's Calling Chapter 4 The Concept of Work Chapter 5 Maritain's Philosophy of the Sciences Chapter 6 The Rationality of the Christian Faith Chapter 7 An Essay on Sensation Chapter 8 Nature and the Process of Mathematical Abstraction Chapter 9 On Order in Analogical Sets Chapter 10 To Be and to Know Chapter 11 Bibliography Chapter 12 Index Chapter 13 About the Editor

Editorial Reviews

The eight essays deal with an impressive range of topics, giving readers some sense of the unusual breadth and depth of Simon's thought. What is most noteworthy is that each of the essays treats a genuinely foundational topic of philosophical inquiry and makes a significant contribution thereto. Moreover, the scholarship is impeccable.

Review of Politics

One must be greatful to Anthony O. Simon for collecting and editing these essays by his distinguished father. Any one of them would be worth the purchase of the book.

Review Of Metaphysics

The eight essays deal with an impressive range of topics, giving readers some sense of the unusual breadth and depth of Simon's thought. What is most noteworthy is that each of the essays treats a genuinely foundational topic of philosophical inquiry and makes a significant contribution thereto. Moreover, the scholarship is impeccable.

The Review Of Politics

A valuable new collection . . .

Perspectives in Political Science - Marc Guerra

The editor's subtle sequencing and detailed cross-referencing emphasize the thematic interconnections within the text and to Simon's other writings.
— Robert Bonazzi

National Catholic Reporter

A valuable new collection . . .
— Marc Guerra, Assumption College

Perspectives In Political Science

Although Simon (1903-1961) is known primarily as a political theorist, the articles reprinted here focus on a range of other topics, including: the nature of philosophy as a vocation; the meanings of the concept of work; the philosophy of nature and science; the relationship between faith and reason; the nature of sensation; the process of mathematical abstraction; the concept of analogy; and the relationship between being and knowing. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

The eight essays deal with an impressive range of topics, giving readers some sense of the unusual breadth and depth of Simon's thought. What is most noteworthy is that each of the essays treats a genuinely foundational topic of philosophical inquiry and makes a significant contribution thereto. Moreover, the scholarship is impeccable.

The Review of Politics

The editor's subtle sequencing and detailed cross-referencing emphasize the thematic interconnections within the text and to Simon's other writings.

National Catholic Reporter - Robert Bonazzi

A valuable new collection. . .

Perspectives in Political Science - Marc D. Guerra

The eight essays in Philosopher at Work provide a fine introduction to the style and range of his thought by the inclusion of essays typical typical of his philosophical strengths, especially epistemology and philosophy of culture. ...the presentation of the insights of an important but under-appreciated thinker in the 20th-century tradition of Thomistic philosophizing on a range of theoretical and practical topics.

International Philosophical Quarterly

One must be greatful to Anthony O. Simon for collecting and editing these essays by his distinguished father. Any one of them would be worth the purchase of the book.

Review of Metaphysics