This is more than a work of intellectual history; Skorupski's discussion is critical, and he applies some of the lessons from this period to contemporary issues in ethics and metaethics. The range and depth of this book make it an indispensable resource for study of ethics, political theory, or the history of ideas
John Skorupski is a British philosopher with strong interests in history and social science. He was born in Italy of Polish parents, coming to Britain when just a few months old. He graduated in philosophy and economics from the University of Cambridge and has held philosophy posts in Glasgow, Sheffield, and St Andrews Universities. His books include Symbol and Theory (Cambridge, 1976), John Stuart Mill (Routledge, 1989), Ethical Explorations (OUP, 2000), and The Domain of Reasons (OUP, 2010). He is married to Barbara and has two daughters, Katharine and Julia. He and his wife live in London.
