1889 – 1943
R.G. Collingwood (1889-1943) was a British philosopher and historian best known for his work in philosophy of history, aesthetics, and metaphysics. He argued that all philosophical thought is historically situated and developed an influential theory of art as expression, while also defending a form of absolute idealism in metaphysics.
Developed the logic of question and answer as a method for historical and philosophical inquiry
Authored The Idea of History, a foundational text in philosophy of history
Formulated an expressionist theory of art in The Principles of Art
Advanced the doctrine of absolute presuppositions in An Essay on Metaphysics
Produced major work on Roman Britain as a practicing archaeologist and historian