ABSTRACT
In the last chapter I tried to highlight how Oakeshott’s work, when situated next to that of Wittgenstein, might add something to contemporary political theory. I would like, in this final chapter, to continue this theme by setting Oakeshott within the context of a number of current debates. This chapter shares something with the first. It is not meant to be a rigorous comparison with other thinkers but a portfolio of illustrations designed to enquire into whether Oakeshott’s work has a continuing relevance. As such the presentation of the contrasting authors’ work will be of a limited nature, sufficient for general comparative purposes.
