Background
Jones, William Thomas was born on April 29, 1910 in Natchez, Mississippi, United States. Son of William Thomas and Mary Fleming (Chamberlain) Jones.
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A HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY examines the nature of philosophical enterprise and philosophy's role in Western culture. Jones and Fogelin weave key passages from classic philosophy works into their comments and criticisms, giving A HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY the combined advantages of a source book and textbook. The text concentrates on major figures in each historical period, combining exposition with direct quotations from the philosophers themselves. The text places philosophers in appropriate cultural context and shows how their theories reflect the concerns of their times.
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(A HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY examines the nature of ph...)
A HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY examines the nature of philosophical enterprise and philosophy's role in Western culture. Jones and Fogelin weave key passages from classic philosophy works into their comments and criticisms, giving A HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY the combined advantages of a source book and textbook. The text concentrates on major figures in each historical period, combining exposition with direct quotations from the philosophers themselves. The text places philosophers in appropriate cultural context and shows how their theories reflect the concerns of their times.
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(A history of Western Philosophy that concentrates on majo...)
A history of Western Philosophy that concentrates on major figures in each historical period, combining exposition with direct quotations from the philosophers themselves. The text places philosophers in appropriate cultural context and shows how their theories reflect the concerns of their times.
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(A HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY examines the nature of ph...)
A HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY examines the nature of philosophical enterprise and philosophy's role in Western culture. Jones and Fogelin weave key passages from classic philosophy works into their comments and criticisms, giving A HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY the combined advantages of a source book and textbook. The text concentrates on major figures in each historical period, combining exposition with direct quotations from the philosophers themselves. The text places philosophers in appropriate cultural context and shows how their theories reflect the concerns of their times.
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(A HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY examines the nature of ph...)
A HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY examines the nature of philosophical enterprise and philosophy's role in Western culture. Jones and Fogelin weave key passages from classic philosophy works into their comments and criticisms, giving A HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY the combined advantages of a source book and textbook. The text concentrates on major figures in each historical period, combining exposition with direct quotations from the philosophers themselves. The text places philosophers in appropriate cultural context and shows how their theories reflect the concerns of their times.
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Jones, William Thomas was born on April 29, 1910 in Natchez, Mississippi, United States. Son of William Thomas and Mary Fleming (Chamberlain) Jones.
AB, Swarthmore College, 1931. Bachelor of Letters (Rhodes scholar 1931-1934), Oxford University, England, 1933. A.M., Princeton, 1936.
Doctor of Philosophy (Lippincott fellow 1935-1936, Proctor fellow 1936-1938), Princeton, 1937.
Instructor philosophy Pomona College, 1938-1940, assistant professor, 1940-1942, associate professor, 1945-1950, professor, 1950-1972, dean men, 1947-1949. Nimitz professor social and political philosophy United States Naval War College, 1953-1954. Visiting professor California Institute of Technology, 1970-1972, professor, 1972-1986, professor emeritus, since 1987.
Consultant and/or panelist National Endowment for Humanities, National Humanities Faculty, World Book Encyclopedia, others. Board directors Wenner-Gren Foundation Anthropological Research, 1966-1985, emeritus, since 1985. Trustee Pomona College, 1972-1982, emeritus, since 1982.
(A history of Western Philosophy that concentrates on majo...)
(A HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY examines the nature of ph...)
(A HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY examines the nature of ph...)
(A HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY examines the nature of ph...)
(A HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY examines the nature of ph...)
(Paperback; 2nd Edition)
Served to lieutenant Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946. Member American Philosophical Association (president Pacific division 1969-1970), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Molly Mason, March 29, 1941. Children: Jeffery, Gregory.