Philosopher A Kind Of Life

Book Details:
• Author: Prof Ted Honderich
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Edition: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of Pages: 472
• Release Date: 01 February 2002
• EAN: 9780415276313
• Package Dimensions: 8.0 x 5.1 x 1.3 inches
• Language: English

Description:
This compelling autobiography recounts the extraordinary life and philosophical journey of Prof Ted Honderich, from his boyhood in Canada to his prestigious role as the Grote Professor of Mind and Logic at University College London. Filled with candid reflections, personal dramas, and intellectual battles, the book reveals the man behind the philosophy, exploring topics such as consciousness, determinism, political violence, and democracy with depth and clarity.

Praised for its honesty and intellectual rigor, the narrative interweaves Honderich’s philosophical ideas with his rich personal experiences, making complex issues accessible and engaging. It also reflects on broader questions about truth, politics, and human motivation, offering readers an insightful look into the life of a provocative public thinker.

Reviews:

• "Of all lives, the inner life of a philosopher is the hardest to capture on the page ... Ted Honderich has done the job." — The London Times

• "A triumph ... thrilling, intellectually fraught." — The Guardian

• "An unusual book ... just what academic and philosophical life was like in the second half of the 20th Century." — The Spectator

• "Brutally honest self-portrait of a man whose passion for ideas and good-looking women has burned unabated." — The Financial Times