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The Crooked Timber of Humanity: Chapters in the History of Ideas

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Isaiah Berlin is regarded by many as one of the greatest historians of ideas of his time. In The Crooked Timber of Humanity, he argues passionately, eloquently, and subtly, that what he calls 'the Great Goods' of human aspiration - liberty, justice, equality - do not cohere and never can. Pluralism and variety of thought are not avoidable compromises, but the glory of civilisation. In an age of increasing ideological fundamentalism and intolerance we need to listen to Isaiah Berlin more carefully than ever before.

Language: English

Pages: 276

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Pimlico

Release: September 04, 2003

ISBN: 0712606165

ISBN 13: 9780712606165

The Crooked Timber of Humanity: Chapters in the History of Ideas

4.2/5 ( ratings)

Isaiah Berlin is regarded by many as one of the greatest historians of ideas of his time. In The Crooked Timber of Humanity, he argues passionately, eloquently, and subtly, that what he calls 'the Great Goods' of human aspiration - liberty, justice, equality - do not cohere and never can. Pluralism and variety of thought are not avoidable compromises, but the glory of civilisation. In an age of increasing ideological fundamentalism and intolerance we need to listen to Isaiah Berlin more carefully than ever before.

Language: English

Pages: 276

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Pimlico

Release: September 04, 2003

ISBN: 0712606165

ISBN 13: 9780712606165

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