John Macmurray: A Biography by John E. Costello

John E. Costello traces the life and thought of Scottish philosopher John Macmurray, from his First World War experiences to his university teaching and vision of freedom, equality and community. Diaries, correspondence, interviews and family records inform this intellectual biography.

For readers exploring philosophy through the life of a thinker, the book connects Macmurray’s ideas about personal relationships with his faith, public teaching and social concerns. This 448-page Floris Books paperback includes 18 black-and-white photographs; ISBN 9780863153617.