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Out of the crooked timber of humanity, no straight thing was ever made.Immanuel KantIsaiah Berlin was one of the most important philosophers of the twentieth centuryan activist of the intellect who marshaled vast erudition and eloquence in defense of the endangered values of individual liberty and moral and political plurality. In The Crooked Timber of Humanity he exposes the links between the ideas of the past and the social and political cataclysms of our own time: between the Platonic belief in absolute truth and the lure of authoritarianism; between the eighteenthcentury reactionary ideologue Joseph de Maistre and twentiethcentury Fascism; between the romanticism of Schiller and Byron and the militantand sometimes genocidalnationalism that convulses the modern world.This new edition features a revised text that supplants all previous versions, a new foreword in which awardwinning novelist John Banville discusses Berlins life and ideas, particularly his defense of pluralism, and a substantial new appendix that provides rich context, including letters by Berlin and previously uncollected writings, most notably his virtuoso review of Bertrand Russells A History of Western Philosophy.
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While I loved the themes presented in 'The Crooked Timber of Humanity', I did struggle with some of the heavier philosophical concepts. It’s a great resource, but not something I’d read quickly through. Definitely worth the time, though!
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John Smith
Not My Cup of Tea
I had high hopes for this book based on the reviews, but it didn’t resonate with me. Some chapters felt overly academic and difficult to follow. Maybe it’s more suited for scholars than casual readers like me.
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Maria Gonzalez
Thought-Provoking Read!
I just finished reading 'The Crooked Timber of Humanity' and it's packed with insights. The chapters really dive into the complexities of human ideas throughout history. Definitely a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy and social theory.
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Aisha Patel
Engaging and Insightful
This book was a pleasant surprise! Each chapter offers a new perspective on historical ideas that shaped our world. I found the writing style accessible and engaging, which made it a joy to read.
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Emily Chen
Good but Dense
The book is fascinating but quite dense at times. I found myself re-reading certain sections. It's well-structured, though, and the historical context is really enlightening. Just take your time with it!
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