John Gray (2)
Isaiah Berlin
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691157429
- author:
- John Gray (2)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 5.40 (w) x 8.30 (h) x 0.70 (d)
- Genre:
- Political Theory & Ideology, British Philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Isaiah Berlin's thought has had a profound impact on intellectual history and moral philosophy. Yet, his contributions to these fields are often overlooked in academic circles. Berlin's central idea - value-pluralism - posits that reason cannot resolve the conflict between ultimate human values. This concept runs counter to dominant Western traditions, which advocate for an ultimate harmony of values. Instead, Berlin's agnostic liberalism is founded on radical choices made when faced with intractable dilemmas. John Gray's book provides a lively and lucid exploration of Berlin's thought, shedding new light on the liberal intellectual tradition and its enduring legacy.
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