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Summary
For the first time, this volume presents a series of critical and constructive studies in the philosophy of J. N. Findlay. His contributions to both historical and systematic philosophy are examined by outstanding authors in the field, many of whom are his former students and colleagues. The value of these essays is heightened by Findlay’s own contributions: two autobiographical chapters detail the evolution of his thought and relationships, and in a final section of comments, he evaluates and responds to the studies in this collection.
“Findlay eminently deserves to have such a volume; the people who are contributing are excellent; the topics covered show his and their wide range.” — Paul Weiss
“The topic of this book is very significant. Findlay has gone his own way, reacted or responded to philosophical fashions, yet never been swept away. Often seeming on the sidelines, he was continuously preparing a set of positions which now must be given serious consideration.” — William Reese
Robert S. Cohen is Professor of Physics and Philosophy at Boston University and Chairman of the Center for the Philosophy and History of Science. He is author of Physical Science, numerous articles in his field, and editor of three series: The Boston Studies in the Philosophy of Science, The Vienna Circle Collection, and Studies in the History of Modern Science. R. M. Martin is a research associate at the Boston University Center for the Philosophy and History of Science and Professor of Philosophy at Northwestern University. His latest book is Mind, Modality, Meaning and Method from SUNY Press. Chairman of the Philosophy Department at Hope College, Merold Westphal is author of History and Truth in Hegel’s Phenomenology, numerous articles and past president of the Hegel Society of America.
Table of Contents
Preface
John R. Silber
1. My Life: 1903-1973 J.N. Findlay
2. My Encounters With Wittgenstein J.N. Findlay
3. Findlay and Wittgenstein Raymond Plant
4. Findlay's Philosophy of Mind Edward S. Casey
5. Findlay, Husserl and the Epochē David Carr
6. J.N. Findlay: Ethics and Objectivity Crawford L. Elder
7. Findlay's Aesthetic Thought and its Metaphysical Setting Ronald Hepburn
8. Findlay and Hegel's Naturphilosophie Errol E. Harris
9. Theistic Proofs and Disproofs: The Findlay Paradox Charles Hartshorne
10. Recollection and Recognition in Findlay's Thought Merold Westphal
11. Findlay and Plato James Doull
12. The Absolute W.H. Walsh
13. Do Philosophers Need an Absolute, and Which One? Klaus Hartmann
14. Values and Intentions: Does Consciousness Matter? David Weissman
15. Tense and Temporality: Findlay on Time Douglas Lackey
16. The Speculative Mysticism of J.N. Findlay Alan M. Olson
17. The Essence of a Person Peter Bertocci
18. The Distinctness of Persons Hywel D. Lewis
19. Salvation as a Philosophical Category Erazim Kohák
20. Can God Know Me? Francis X.J. Coleman
21. Ultimate Non-Existence Revisited Ninian Smart
22. On Eidos, Instance, and Aspect R.M. Martin
23. Hegel's Scientific Mythopiesis in Historical Perspective Joseph Agassi
