Rowe, M. W. (Honorary Researcher in Philosophy, Honorary Researc
J. L. Austin: Philosopher and D-Day Intelligence Officer
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198707585
- author:
- Rowe, M. W. (Honorary Researcher in Philosophy, Honorary Researc
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 688
- Dimensions:
- 24.1 x 18.3 x 5.6 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
J.L. Austin: Philosopher and D-Day Intelligence Officer This biography offers a fresh perspective on the life of J.L. Austin, a philosopher who played a pivotal role in Allied intelligence during World War Two. Austin's work on language and philosophy dominated the intellectual landscape of 1950s Oxford, but his contributions to British Intelligence remain less well known. Rowe's meticulously researched biography sheds new light on Austin's intellectual development, his relationships with prominent figures of the time, and his own personal history. From his early schooling to his wartime marriage and post-war family life, the book provides a nuanced understanding of Austin's complex character and the full range of his achievements. By exploring Austin's involvement in the North African campaign, the search for the V-weapons, and the preparations for D-Day, this biography adds significantly to our knowledge of World War Two and Austin's enduring influence.
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