The Sense of Reality

Berlin, Sir Isaiah

ISBN 10: 0701165790 ISBN 13: 9780701165796

Published by Random House UK, 1996

Language: English

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The essays in this collection bring together Berlin's central concern, that of ideas and their history. The include historical realism, political judgement, the special right of philosophers to self expression, the history of socialism, the nature and impact of Marxism and romanticism.

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Title

The Sense of Reality

Publisher

Random House UK

Publication Date

1996

Language

English

ISBN 10

0701165790

ISBN 13

9780701165796

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

Very Good

Weight

0.649 kilograms

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The essays in this collection bring together Berlin's central concern, that of ideas and their history. The include historical realism, political judgement, the special right of philosophers to self expression, the history of socialism, the nature and impact of Marxism and romanticism.

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"For anyone wanting to understand the history of ideas, this book will be indispensable."--John Gray, "The New York Times Book Review"

"He many erudite, but he is not academic. He addresses his essays to the general reader, and he speaks with such infectious energy that he sweeps us up and carries up with him into territory that had seemed inaccessible. He becomes everyman's guide to everything exciting in the history of ideas."--Robert Darnton, "The New York Review of Books"

"If it were possible to add to a reputation already so considerable, these essays would do it...[They are the works of] urbanity, insight, profound scholarship and writerly elegance."--A.C. Grayling, "Financial Times"

For anyone wanting to understand the history of ideas, this book will be indispensable. "John Gray, The New York Times Book Review"

He many erudite, but he is not academic. He addresses his essays to the general reader, and he speaks with such infectious energy that he sweeps us up and carries up with him into territory that had seemed inaccessible. He becomes everyman's guide to everything exciting in the history of ideas. "Robert Darnton, The New York Review of Books"

If it were possible to add to a reputation already so considerable, these essays would do it...[They are the works of] urbanity, insight, profound scholarship and writerly elegance. "A.C. Grayling, Financial Times""

"For anyone wanting to understand the history of ideas, this book will be indispensable." --John Gray, The New York Times Book Review

"He many erudite, but he is not academic. He addresses his essays to the general reader, and he speaks with such infectious energy that he sweeps us up and carries up with him into territory that had seemed inaccessible. He becomes everyman's guide to everything exciting in the history of ideas." --Robert Darnton, The New York Review of Books

"If it were possible to add to a reputation already so considerable, these essays would do it...[They are the works of] urbanity, insight, profound scholarship and writerly elegance." --A.C. Grayling, Financial Times

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