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Comment on L. Susan Stebbing by Richard W. Symonds

Richard W. Symonds — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:17:10 +0000

Thanks for that Siobahn.

I can’t help but wonder how instrumental Susan Stebbing was in securing Cyril Joad’s job at Birkbeck in 1930 (Head of Philosophy & Psychology) – they were close neighbours in Hampstead London NW3 – Squires Mount/Joad – Belsize Park/Stebbing.

She clearly ‘made things happen’ (eg with Carnap & Popper)

A remarkable woman.

I look forward to your book.

Comment on L. Susan Stebbing by src1

src1 — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:38:04 +0000

Both get brief mentions – Matthews as a friend Joad made fairly late in his life who subsequently ‘gave up her work as a schoolteacher to look after him until the end’ (p. 240) and Wilkinson as an MP who appeared on the Brains Trust and, during a discussion of doodling on the walls of telephone kiosks, ‘speaking in what seems a strangely affected accent to modern ears said that doodling took place in the House of Commons even by members of the government like Churchill and Attlee’ (p. 181).

Comment on L. Susan Stebbing by Richard W. Symonds

Richard W. Symonds — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:49:02 +0000

May I ask, Siobhan, if there are any references to Maud Matthews or Ellen Wilkinson in Tony’s book?

Having problems getting this book at the moment.

Thanks.

Comment on L. Susan Stebbing by src1

src1 — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:29:04 +0000

Thanks for your comment, Richard. It seems from Tony’s book that Stebbing and Joad were near neighbours in London for a number of years, and that Joad sought her opinion on his work fairly often. I agree that the intellectual and personal relationship between the two is potentially interesting.

Comment on L. Susan Stebbing by Richard W. Symonds

Richard W. Symonds — Sat, 12 May 2012 22:22:23 +0000

Yes, I will also be ordering Tony Judge’s book – and will look forward to reading it :

http://poundhillnorthindependentcrawley.freeforums.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=214

It goes without saying, Siobhan, if you also want any information this end – just ask :

richardsy5@aol.com (preferred communication – I am very deaf)

Comment on Susan Stebbing and the Language of Common Sense by Richard W. Symonds

Richard W. Symonds — Sat, 12 May 2012 20:56:47 +0000

Dear Siobhan

May I also suggest a look at the life and work of English Moral Philosopher Cyril Joad (1891-1953). There are many an interesting connection between Stebbing & Joad.

A rich seam to mine.

Richard W. Symonds
The Joad Society & Mega Ethics & The Gatwick School

http://poundhillnorthindependentcrawley.freeforums.org/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=214&sid=182827517e0fcc7f28cd6d9d69709942

Comment on L. Susan Stebbing by src1

src1 — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:13:04 +0000

Thanks for the update, Tony. I have ordered your book and I’m looking forward to reading it.

Comment on L. Susan Stebbing by Tony Judge

Tony Judge — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:35:32 +0000

Now published as:

Radio Philosopher: The Radical Life of Cyril Joad
ISBN 9781469957128
Available from http://www.amazon.com

Comment on L. Susan Stebbing by Tony Judge

Tony Judge — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:25:38 +0000

If you want biographical information. I have just finished writing a biography of Cyril Joad who was great friend of Stebbing, and I would happy to answer any questions arising from my research.

Comment on Susan Stebbing and the Language of Common Sense by src1

src1 — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:02:17 +0000

Thanks for this, Brian. The Kingsley School was a very important part of Stebbing’s life, but I haven’t been able to find much information about it, so leads like this are really helpful.