Books by John Laird

Originally published in 1946, this book examines the works of eleven different English authors through a philosophical lens. Laird, who spent the war re-reading English literature, reveals the underlying philosophy of several English classics, including several Shakespearian plays, Robinson Crusoe and Thomas Hardy's The Dynasts.

Originally published in 1944, this book presents a concise account by Scottish philosopher John Laird (1887-1946) regarding the nature of politics and governmental institutions. The text had its basis in a series of lectures on general political theory given to troops during World War II.

John Laird (1887-1946) was a Scottish philosopher who specialised in metaphysics and moral philosophy. In this book, which was first published in 1929, Laird provides a detailed analysis of the philosophical nature of value. This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in value and the history of philosophy.

John Laird (1887-1946) was a Scottish philosopher who specialised in metaphysics and moral philosophy. In this early work, which was originally published in 1920, Laird set out to analyse some of the more perplexing problems of philosophical realism. The text includes a brief survey of philosophical realism and critical notes.