A Pluralistic Universe · Character

Henry Jones

Scottish philosopher, cited in discussions of idealism.

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Also known as Professor Henry Jones, Henry

First appearance: lecture ii monistic idealism

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With John McTaggart (friendship): Jones and McTaggart are fellow British idealists who share a common philosophical lineage and mutual respect for each other's work. With William Wallace (friendship): Jones and Wallace are colleagues in the British idealist movement, sharing a commitment to Hegelian ideas and mutual scholarly support. With William Wallace (friendship): Jones and Wallace are colleagues in the British idealist movement, sharing a commitment to Hegelian ideas and mutual scholarly support.

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John McTaggart
friendship · positive
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William Wallace
friendship · positive
William Wallace
friendship · positive

John McTaggart
Jones and McTaggart are fellow British idealists who share a common philosophical lineage and mutual respect for each other's work.
William Wallace
Jones and Wallace are colleagues in the British idealist movement, sharing a commitment to Hegelian ideas and mutual scholarly support.
William Wallace
Jones and Wallace are colleagues in the British idealist movement, sharing a commitment to Hegelian ideas and mutual scholarly support.

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