Draft of Justin Broackes's translation of Thomas Johnson's Philosophical Questions
'Thomas Johnson's Philosophical Questions translated from the Latin: an 18th-century Guide to Disputes in Physics, Astronomy and the other Natural Sciences as well as in Logic, Metaphysics and Ethics - with an Introduction, Bibliography, and Notes by Justin Broackes. Draft 1d, October 1997, unfinished'.
Translation of Quæstiones philosophicæ in justi systematis ordinem dispositæ: auctoribus adductis, et singulis in proprias hypotheses dispertitis by Thomas Johnson, third edition published in 1741. The draft does not include the translator's Introduction and comes with a request not to photocopy the work without consulting him.
The computer-generated draft includes inscription 'For David [Wiggins]'.
Dates
- Creation: Oct 1997
Extent
1 box
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. 23743.17].
Shelfmark:
MS. 23743.17
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 23743.17
Abstract
Draft of 'Thomas Johnson's Philosophical Questions translated from the Latin by Justin Broackes', Oct 1997.
Biographical / Historical
Justin Broackes gained his doctorate from the University of Oxford, where he began his teaching career at University and Oriel colleges. He also carried out research as a Fellow of All Souls College and was a Visiting Professor in the Department of Cognitive Studies at the Ecole normale supérieure and at the Institut Jean Nicod in Paris. More recently, he has been teaching at Brown University, Rhode Island, United States.
His main research interests include metaphysics and epistemology, the history of 17th- and 18th-century philosophy, some topics in ancient philosophy, and the philosophy of mind. His current work focuses on the theory of perception from the ancient Greeks to Wittgenstein; on colour and colour-blindness; and on the notion of substance in early modern philosophy.
Custodial History
Previously in the possession of David Wiggins, author of Sameness and substance (1980), mentioned in a letter that came with the draft.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Transferred from the Philosophy and Theology Library, University of Oxford, April 2024.
Creator
Subject
- Title
- Catalogue description of a draft of 'Thomas Johnson'sPhilosophical Questions translated from the Latin by Justin Broackes'
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Margaret Czepiel
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Edition statement
- First edition
Repository Details
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