Revealing and enlightening, Conversations with Isaiah Berlin gives a close-up view of one of the foremost thinkers of our time. Philosopher and leading proponent of liberal thinking, Isaiah Berlin has changed our sense of history and life. This new edition provides an excellent introduction to Berlin's thought.
Revealing and enlightening, Conversations with Isaiah Berlin gives a close-up view of one of the foremost thinkers of our time. Philosopher and leading proponent of liberal thinking, Isaiah Berlin has changed our sense of history and life. This new edition provides an excellent introduction to Berlin's thought.
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Revealing and enlightening, Conversations with Isaiah Berlin gives a close-up view of one of the foremost thinkers of our time. Philosopher and leading proponent of liberal thinking, Isaiah Berlin has changed our sense of history and life. This new edition provides an excellent introduction to Berlin's thought.
Revealing and enlightening, Conversations with Isaiah Berlin gives a close-up view of one of the foremost thinkers of our time. Philosopher and leading proponent of liberal thinking, Isaiah Berlin has changed our sense of history and life. This new edition provides an excellent introduction to Berlin's thought.
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An interview with the noted British philosopher and historian of ideas, conducted by the Iranian philosopher Jahanbegloo, which grew into a series of five conversations, comprising an intellectual memoir.
They include Berlin's writings on historicism, pluralism and liberty as well as the ideas of thinkers such as Vico, Herder and Herzen.Berlin also speaks of his many friends and acquaintances amongst the important thinkers and artists of the twentieth century.These conversations provide an introduction to Berlin's thought that brings us back to his books and essays.About the Author
Ramin Jahanbegloo is an Iranian philosopher, who finished his studies in France and has taught in Europe and North America. Amongst other books, he has written on Ghandi and non-violence. In 2006 he was imprisoned for several months in Iran.
Previous titles:Conversations with Stuart Hampshire (HC Nov 04);Conversations with Isaiah Berlin (TPB Nov 00)An interview with the noted British philosopher and historian of ideas, conducted by the Iranian philosopher Jahanbegloo, which grew into a series of five conversations, comprising an intellectual memoir.They include Berlin's writings on historicism, pluralism and liberty as well as the ideas of thinkers such as Vico, Herder and Herzen.Berlin also speaks of his many friends and acquaintances amongst the important thinkers and artists of the twentieth century.These conversations provide an introduction to Berlin's thought that brings us back to his books and essays.
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