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Russian Thinkers

By Isaiah Berlin
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Russian Thinkers by Isaiah Berlin explores the lives and ideas of influential 19th-century Russian intellectuals. It investigates how their philosophies shaped Russian society, grappling with themes of nationalism, individual freedom, and the quest for social justice. Berlin's work provides insightful analyses of figures like Turgenev and Tolstoy, offering a rich understanding of a transformative period in Russian history.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in the intellectual history of Russia, exploring the lives and ideas of prominent Russian thinkers and their impact on society. This collection offers insightful essays that delve into philosophical discussions and the cultural landscape leading up to the Russian Revolution.

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Russian Thinkers

In addition to Tolstoy's philosophy of history, the author considers the social and political circumstances that produced such men as Herzen, Bakunin, Turgenev, Belinsky, and others of the Russian intelligentsia, who made up, as he describes, 'the largest single Russian contribution to social change in the world.'

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This revised edition has been completely re-set with an updated index and a new preface.

Isaiah Berlin witnessed the excesses of the Russian Revolution as a child, and in becoming one of the key liberal intellects of the last century, some of his most important contributions were on the subject of Russia and the concept of freedom. In the ten essays gathered here, Berlin addresses the great Russian minds of the nineteenth centuryβ€”Herzen, Bakunin, Turgenev, Belinsky, and Tolstoyβ€”as well as exploring the political and social revolutions they inspired and responded to. Berlin himself describes this extraordinary outpouring as 'the largest single Russian contribution to social change in the world'.

Russian Thinkers offers profound insights into the ideas that shaped the thoughts and actions of these remarkable figures, providing a comprehensive look at a pivotal era in Russian intellectual history.

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The Times Literary Supplement praises Isaiah Berlin's characterisation of Russian thought as enduringly vital, evidenced by the revised edition meticulously enhanced by Henry Hardy. This collection comprises engaging and insightful essays, showcasing the depth of Berlin's sympathetic understanding of Russian intellectual history.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141442204

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 January 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Edited by Henry Hardy
  • Introduction by Aileen Kelly
  • Edited by Aileen Kelly
  • Edited by Henry Hardy
  • Edited by Henry Hardy

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 326g

Pages: 448

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Education & Reference Isaiah Berlin Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism

About the Author

The work of Isaiah Berlin (1909-1997) covered a wide variety of subjects, mostly appearing in periodicals and symposia. Apart from Russian Thinkers, Isaiah Berlin's other contributions to Russian studies include his translation of Ivan Turgenev's First Love (available from Penguin) and his Introduction to Alexander Herzen's memoirs, My Past and Thoughts. Sir Isaiah was awarded the Jerusalem Prize in 1979 for the expression in his writings of the idea of the freedom of the individual in society.

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