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Excerpt from Old Memories: Autobiography by Sir Henry Jones Sir Henry Jones died on Saturday, February 4th, 1922, at his house in Tighnabruaich in the Kyles of Bute. Shortly before his death he handed to me - one of his old students - the manuscript of this book for publication. In addition to the chapters now published, which bring his reminiscences up to his appointment as Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Glasgow, he had dictated in the last few weeks of his life some account of his work as teacher and citizen in Glasgow, of his lecturing tours in the United States and Australia, and of a visit to his eldest son in Burma. But he was too ill to revise this portion of the w...
This autobiography by Sir Henry Jones, one of the preeminent philosophers of the early 20th century, provides an unparalleled view into the life and times of one of Ireland's most influential thinkers. With detailed recollections of his childhood, education, and career, as well as insightful reflections on the social and political issues of his day, Old Memories is a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy and Ireland. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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