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Lives Of The Mind: The Use And Abuse Of Intelligence From Hegel To Wodehouse
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Mr. Kimball, One Of The Best Of Our Cultural Critics, Offers A Lively And Penetrating Study Of Geniusand Pseudogeniusat Work, And Investigates The Use And Abuse Of Intelligence. Drawing On Figures As Various As Plutarch And Hegel, Kierkegaard And P.G. Wodehouse, Elias Canetti And Anthony Trollope, He Provides A Sharply Observed Tour Of Western Intellectual And Artistic Aspiration. A Master Of The Genre, As Collections Of His Pieces Attest, None More Impressively Than This Set. Booklist Starred Review
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Lives of the Mind'? A: The main theme of 'Lives of the Mind' revolves around the use and abuse of intelligence, exploring how different thinkers and writers have approached the concept of genius.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Lives of the Mind' is Roger Kimball, a well-respected cultural critic.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on September 6, 2002.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Lives of the Mind' have? A: The book contains a total of 384 pages.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as new.
- Q: What genre does 'Lives of the Mind' belong to? A: The book falls under the genre of Criticism & Theory.
- Q: Does the book include discussions on contemporary figures? A: Yes, the book draws on a variety of figures from different eras, including contemporary writers and thinkers.
- Q: What type of reader would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in cultural criticism, intelligence studies, and literary analysis will find this book beneficial.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Lives of the Mind' is suitable for academic study, particularly in courses related to literature, philosophy, and critical theory.