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Letters to a Young Philosopher

Jahanbegloo Ramin
Innbundet / 2017 / Engelsk

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780199480388
Publisert
2017
Utgiver
Vendor
OUP India
Vekt
214 gr
Høyde
191 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
19 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
160

Forfatter
Jahanbegloo Ramin

Biographical note

Ramin Jahanbegloo is professor, vice dean, and executive director of Mahatma Gandhi Centre for Peace Studies, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana. He is a philosopher who has worked extensively to foster constructive dialogue between divergent cultures. In his efforts to promote argumentative tradition, he has interacted with scholars and intellectuals from all over the world, such as the Dalai Lama, Noam Chomsky, Ashis Nandy, and George Steiner, among others. He has authored several books, which have been translated into different languages. Some of these include 'Iran: Between Tradition and Modernity' (2004), 'The Spirit of India' (2008), 'The Gandhian Moment' (2013), 'Time Will Say Nothing' (2014), and a series of conversations with prominent intellectuals like Vandana Shiva, Richard Sorabji, Romila Thapar, and others.

Letters to a Young Philosopher

Jahanbegloo Ramin
Innbundet / 2017 / Engelsk
Jahanbegloo Ramin
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This work is in the form of letters written by an old philosopher, at the end of his career and life, to a young student. The letters cover a comprehensive introduction to philosophy, wisdom, and the art of thinking. Inspired from Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke, the letters of the old philosopher guide, instruct, and pass on wisdom to the student. In a lucid and conversational style, the old philosopher instructs the student on a range of issues such as love, education, friendship, violence, ignorance, mediocrity, and happiness. The style is both philosophical and literary.
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Letters from an old philosopher to a young student, passing down his wisdom Discusses the discipline of philosphy, life, love, and friendship Philosophy as a discipline is declining worldwide Discusses complex themes in an easy and simple language The author is an internationally reputed philosopher of modern times
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Ramin Jahanbegloo is professor, vice dean, and executive director of Mahatma Gandhi Centre for Peace Studies, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana. He is a philosopher who has worked extensively to foster constructive dialogue between divergent cultures. In his efforts to promote argumentative tradition, he has interacted with scholars and intellectuals from all over the world, such as the Dalai Lama, Noam Chomsky, Ashis Nandy, and George Steiner, among others. He has authored several books, which have been translated into different languages. Some of these include 'Iran: Between Tradition and Modernity' (2004), 'The Spirit of India' (2008), 'The Gandhian Moment' (2013), 'Time Will Say Nothing' (2014), and a series of conversations with prominent intellectuals like Vandana Shiva, Richard Sorabji, Romila Thapar, and others.
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Letters from an old philosopher to a young student, passing down his wisdom Discusses the discipline of philosphy, life, love, and friendship Philosophy as a discipline is declining worldwide Discusses complex themes in an easy and simple language The author is an internationally reputed philosopher of modern times
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This work is in the form of letters written by an old philosopher, at the end of his career and life, to a young student. The letters cover a comprehensive introduction to philosophy, wisdom, and the art of thinking. Inspired from Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke, the letters of the old philosopher guide, instruct, and pass on wisdom to the student. In a lucid and conversational style, the old philosopher instructs the student on a range of issues such as love, education, friendship, violence, ignorance, mediocrity, and happiness. The style is both philosophical and literary.
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Foreword by Lord Bhikhu Parekh Preface Letter 1: On the Definition of Philosophy Letter 2: On the Decline of Education Letter 3: On Living with the Technological Civilization Letter 4: On the Art of Loving Letter 5: On Freedom and Courage Letter 6: On the Political Evil Letter 7: On the Art of Dying Letter 8: On Excellence Letter 9: On Truth Letter 10: On Mediocrity Letter 11: On Responsibility Letter 12: On Patriotism Letter 13: On Democracy Letter 14: On Herd Mentality Letter 15: On the Art of Making Films Letter 16: On Aesthetics About the Author
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Letters from an old philosopher to a young student, passing down his wisdom Discusses the discipline of philosphy, life, love, and friendship Philosophy as a discipline is declining worldwide Discusses complex themes in an easy and simple language The author is an internationally reputed philosopher of modern times
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Ramin Jahanbegloo is professor, vice dean, and executive director of Mahatma Gandhi Centre for Peace Studies, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana. He is a philosopher who has worked extensively to foster constructive dialogue between divergent cultures. In his efforts to promote argumentative tradition, he has interacted with scholars and intellectuals from all over the world, such as the Dalai Lama, Noam Chomsky, Ashis Nandy, and George Steiner, among others. He has authored several books, which have been translated into different languages. Some of these include 'Iran: Between Tradition and Modernity' (2004), 'The Spirit of India' (2008), 'The Gandhian Moment' (2013), 'Time Will Say Nothing' (2014), and a series of conversations with prominent intellectuals like Vandana Shiva, Richard Sorabji, Romila Thapar, and others.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780199480388
Publisert
2017
Utgiver
Vendor
OUP India
Vekt
214 gr
Høyde
191 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
19 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
160

Forfatter
Jahanbegloo Ramin

Biographical note

Ramin Jahanbegloo is professor, vice dean, and executive director of Mahatma Gandhi Centre for Peace Studies, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana. He is a philosopher who has worked extensively to foster constructive dialogue between divergent cultures. In his efforts to promote argumentative tradition, he has interacted with scholars and intellectuals from all over the world, such as the Dalai Lama, Noam Chomsky, Ashis Nandy, and George Steiner, among others. He has authored several books, which have been translated into different languages. Some of these include 'Iran: Between Tradition and Modernity' (2004), 'The Spirit of India' (2008), 'The Gandhian Moment' (2013), 'Time Will Say Nothing' (2014), and a series of conversations with prominent intellectuals like Vandana Shiva, Richard Sorabji, Romila Thapar, and others.

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