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'Raimond Gaita was awarded the Doctor Honoris Causa from the University of Antwerp ‘for his exceptional contribution to contemporary moral philosophy and for his singular contribution to the role of the intellectual in today’s academic world’, so recognising the influence of Gaita’s ethical thought beyond academic philosophy. The essays in this collection examine the influence of Gaita’s ethical thought in this broad sense, and particularly within Australian society and culture, where it has been most significant. Through his various works, including in particular his acclaimed biography, Romulus: My Father, Gaita’s ethical thought has had a considerable impact on the intellectual and cultural life of Australia. This collection is unique for its survey of this influence, with new essays from significant writers and academics, including Barry Hill, Alex Miller, Brigitta Olubas, Helen Pringle, Robert Manne, Gerry Simpson, Steven Tudor, Geoffrey Brahm Levey, Dorothy Scott, Christopher Cordner, Craig Taylor and Miranda Fricker, along with an introductory piece by J.M. Coetzee. Other features of the collection include a new poem for Gaita by poet and screenwriter Nick Drake and an interview with Gaita by Anne Manne, in which Gaita reflects on the origins and development of his ethical thought as a form of lucidity.' (Publication summary)
Contents
- Introduction, single work criticism
- The Track, single work criticism
- Raimond Gaita, After Romulus, single work criticism
- Rai Gaita’s Mont Blanc : A New Poem Imagined, single work criticism
- Sophie's Choice, single work criticism
- Romulus, My Father and the Australian Literary Imaginary, single work criticism
- The Time of Friendship, single work criticism
- A Political Friendship, single work criticism
- International Law's Common Humanity, or Are Pirates Necessary?, single work criticism
- 'Even the Most Foul Criminals Are Owed Unconditional Respect': The Ethical Lawyer and the Ideal of Respect, single work criticism
- On Raimond Gaita's 'Assimilationist Multiculturalism', single work criticism
- A Crucible of Compassion, a Harbinger of Hope: Reflections on Child Protection and the Vulnerable Child, single work criticism
- Moral Philosophy in the Midst of Things, single work criticism
- Moral Thought and Ethical Individuality, single work criticism
- The Power of Negative Thinking : Remorse and Blame, single work criticism
- Afterword : An Interview with Raimond Gaita, single work interview
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Mining a National Treasure
2015
single work
review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 17-18 January 2015; (p. 21)
— Review of A Sense for Humanity : The Ethical Thought of Raimond Gaita 2014 selected work criticism -
The Secret Strength : A Festschrift for Raimond and Romulus
2014
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , October no. 365 2014; (p. 58-59)
— Review of A Sense for Humanity : The Ethical Thought of Raimond Gaita 2014 selected work criticism
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The Secret Strength : A Festschrift for Raimond and Romulus
2014
single work
review
— Appears in: Australian Book Review , October no. 365 2014; (p. 58-59)
— Review of A Sense for Humanity : The Ethical Thought of Raimond Gaita 2014 selected work criticism -
Mining a National Treasure
2015
single work
review
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian , 17-18 January 2015; (p. 21)
— Review of A Sense for Humanity : The Ethical Thought of Raimond Gaita 2014 selected work criticism