Cultural Olympians: Rugby School's Cultural Leaders

John Witheridge,John Clarke,Anthony Kenny,David Urquhart,Robin le Poidevin,A N Wilson,Andrew Vincent,A C Grayling,Jay Winter,Ian Hesketh,David Boucher,Rowan Williams,Patrick Derham,John Taylor

ISBN 10: 1908684070 / ISBN 13: 9781908684073

Published by The University of Buckingham Press 16/05/2013, 2013

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Synopsis:

This book is designed to explore key questions surrounding faith, philosophy, science, culture and social progress by celebrating the life and thought of cultural leaders from Rugby School (estd. 1567).

Some of the most distinguished historians, philosophers, social commentators and religious commentators are alumni of Rugby School. In this collection of essays, contributors explore the most important values that guide and challenge us today, by reflecting on the achievements of these cultural heavyweights.

This collection is edited by Patrick Derham, the current Headmaster of Rugby School.

Contributors include:

• John Witheridge
  
• John Clarke
  
• Anthony Kenny
  
• David Urquhart
  
• Robin le Poidevin
  
• A.N. Wilson
  
• Andrew Vincent
  
• A.C. Grayling
  
• Jay Winter,
  
• Ian Hesketh
  
• David Boucher
  
• Rowan William
  
• Patrick Derham
  
• John Taylor
  

Product Description: This book is designed to provide a rigorous yet practical engagement with key questions surrounding faith, philosophy, science, culture and social progress by celebrating the life and thought of Rugbeian cultural leaders, social pioneers and educationalists, with an exploration of their continued relevance to contemporary discussions. Some of the most distinguished historians, philosophers and social and religious commentators among them, including AN Wilson, John Clarke, AC Grayling, TH Green, Andrew Vincent and John Witheridge, here set out, argue and explore the most important values that guide and challenge us today.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Cultural Olympians: Rugby School's Cultural ...
Publisher: The University of Buckingham Press 16/05/2013
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good