“Science cannot destroy the consciousness of freedom, without which there is no morality and no art, but it can refute it.”
Quote by Isaiah Berlin
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The Hedgehog and the Fox: An Essay on Tolstoy's View of History
In 'The Hedgehog and the Fox: An Essay on Tolstoy's View of History,' the author delves into the ideas of Leo Tolstoy, analyzing his approach to understanding historical events. The book contrasts the simplistic, single-minded view of the hedgehog with the complex, multifaceted perspective of the fox, reflecting Tolstoy's own nuanced view of history. more
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Isaiah Berlin
Isaiah Berlin was a British philosopher renowned for his contributions to political philosophy, aesthetics, and intellectual history. He was a prominent figure in 20th-century philosophical discourse and held a professorship at the University of Oxford. Berlin's philosophy focused on the significance of individual freedom and the variety of human values. more
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