20th Century American History - Relations - General & Miscellaneous, International Relations - General & Miscellaneous, 20th Century American History - World War II, Ambassadors & Diplomats - Political Biography, Post-World War II American History - Gener
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Overview
This brilliant and eloquent book by a distinguished scholar and critic examines the history, the limits, and the promise of the human mind and the knowledge of which it is capable. Professor Highet explores the meaning of our culture from the intellectual and moral monuments of the Greeks, Romans, and Judeo-Christians, and our contemporary thinkers. Out of this book comes a clear definition of knowledge and insights into the strength and limitations of the mind.
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Kennan embodied the contradictions of Cold War anti-communism and a distrust of democracy, particularly as expressed in American anti- communist hysteria. Kennan later moved toward a "realist" perspective, shedding ideology and addressing himself to the practical issues of detente and arms control. This intellectual biography will serve general readers as well as students and scholars. Excellent notes and bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
November 1, 1989
Publisher
Columbia University
Pages
404
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780231068949