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Conversations With Isaiah Berlin
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Full Title:
Conversations With Isaiah Berlin
Contributors:
By (Author) Ramin Jahanbegloo
Publisher:
Peter Halban Publishers Ltd
Imprint:
Peter Halban Publishers Ltd
Publication Date:
1st January 2008
UK Publication Date:
1st November 2007
Country:
United Kingdom
Classifications
Readership:
General
Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:
Non Fiction
Main Subject:
Dewey:
192
Physical Properties
Physical Format:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
224
Dimensions:
Width 140mm, Height 214mm, Spine 18mm
Weight:
272g
Description
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.Author Bio
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)