Maurice Mandelbaum dissertation

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: MS-0408

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of a typescript copy of Mandelbaum's 1936 doctoral dissertation from Yale, "Historical relativism in recent philosophy of history."

Dates

Creation: 1936

Creator

Mandelbaum, Maurice, 1908-1987 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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This collection is open for use.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions. It is not necessary to seek our permission as the owner of the physical work to publish or otherwise use public domain materials that we have made available for use, unless Johns Hopkins University holds the copyright.

Biographical Note

Maurice Mandelbaum was a professor of philosophy at The Johns Hopkins University. He received his B.A. from Dartmouth College, and his M.A. and Ph.D. from Yale University. He came to Hopkins in 1957, and in 1967 he was named the first Andrew Mellon professor of philosophy. His area of specialization was the history of 19th century thought.

Extent

0.167 Cubic Feet (1 bound volume)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Maurice Mandelbaum (1908-1987) was a professor of philosophy at The Johns Hopkins University. The collection consists of a typescript copy of Mandelbaum's 1936 doctoral dissertation from Yale University, "Historical relativism in recent philosophy of history."