Isaiah Berlin

The Proper Study Of Mankind: An Anthology of Essays (Vintage Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780099582762
author:: Isaiah Berlin
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Vintage Classics
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 720
Dimensions:: 15.3 x 3.9 x 23.2 cm
Genre:: Society, Politics & Philosophy, Government & P
Condition:: New
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Isaiah Berlin's The Proper Study of Mankind is a comprehensive collection of his most thought-provoking essays, offering insights into the history of ideas and their relevance to contemporary issues. Spanning a wide range of topics, from the exposition of his distinctive doctrine of pluralism to in-depth studies of influential thinkers such as Machiavelli and Tolstoy, this anthology provides a unique window into the modern age. Berlin's essays encapsulate the key movements that characterise this era, including romanticism, historicism, Fascism, relativism, irrationalism, and nationalism. His ideas are grounded in the people and events that shaped them, bringing abstractions to life. Edited by Henry Hardy and Roger Hausheer, with a new foreword by Andrew Marr, this collection is a valuable resource for anyone interested in philosophy, history, and politics. With its broad scope and intellectual depth, The Proper Study of Mankind is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of the modern world.

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