The Moot was the study and discussion group set by J.H. Oldham (1874-1969) following the 1937 Oxford conference on "Church; Community and State". Its purpose was to continue; in an informal but serious way; exploration of the relation between church and society and the realization of Christian ethics in the public sphere. The Moot met twice or three times a year from 1938 to 1947 (21 times in all) and was convened by Oldham with the conscious intention of responding to the grave crisis that was felt to be facing western society in Britain no less than on the continent of Europe. Overall some 35 people attended the Moot at one time or another; but its core comprised a small number of regular members who were representative of the highest levels in theology; social science and public affairs. In addition to Oldham himself they included T.S. Elliot; H. A. Hodges; Eleonora Iredale; Adolf Löwe; Karl Mannheim; Walter Moberly; John Middleton Murry and Alec Vidler. Other participants included Kathleen Bliss; Fred Clarke; Christopher Dawson; H. H. Farmer; Hector Hetherington; Walter Oakshott and Gilbert Shaw; while notables such as Reinhold Niebuhr; Melville Chaning-Pearce; Donald McKinnon; Philip Mairet; Leslie Newbiggin; William Paton; Frank Pakenham (later Lord Longford); Michael Polanyi and Oliver Tomkins made occasional "guest appearances". Against the background of impending and then actual war; the discussions in the Moot repeatedly focused on the "planned" nature of modern society and therewith the roles (if any) within it of moral choice and the Christian community.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. History of philosophy and philosophy in historyBy Dustin LovellExcellent book with a consistently argued thesis. For the breadth of the topic; Herman's presentation is relatively concise and easy to follow. I especially appreciate how he finessed the entrance of Christianity (a belief/worldview of Jewish origin) into the Greek realm of ideas; positing how the pre-existing philosophies of Plato and Aristotle affected interpretation and application of Jewish/Christian revelation without being the original source of it. A good place to start if one is investigating not just the history of philosophy; but different philosophies running through history. I recommend the audiobook if one isn't able to commit to 700+ pages.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Makes history and philosophy an adventure!By Donald A. HicksFantastic; an intellectual epic that reads like an adventure story. Human history is certainly more complex than the two person dialectic device represents; but the device is absolutely useful as a tool for understanding; and the author uses it to huge and important effect.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ... so I was worried about what it would look like. It arrived on scheduleBy Ronald M. BaxterThe product was advertised as "acceptable" so I was worried about what it would look like. It arrived on schedule; and it looked more in very good condition. This will be something I will be proud to own.
