Against the Current - 2nd Edition by Isaiah Berlin (Paperback)

This extraordinary collection of essays by the renowned thinker Isaiah Berlin offers a fascinating exploration of the importance of dissenters in the history of ideas.

Berlin brings to life original minds that swam against the current of their times, challenging conventional wisdom and offering fresh perspectives on some of the most crucial problems of Western culture and civilization.

With his unique powers of imaginative re-creation, Berlin illuminates the thinking behind half-forgotten thinkers such as Machiavelli, Vico, Montesquieu, Herzen, and Sorel, revealing their enduring influence on modern thought.

This new edition includes a bracing foreword by Mark Lilla and judiciously chosen letters from Berlin's personal correspondence, providing further insight into the thinking behind some of his most celebrated essays.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into the minds of history's greatest thinkers and gain new perspectives on the ideas that shape our world today.