Brief Encounters: Notes from a Philosopher's Diary

By Anthony Kenny

Book Overview

Cardinals, directors, dissidents, dons, judges, novelists, philosophers, prime ministers, scientists, world statesmen. . . Throughout his long and distinguished career, Sir Anthony Kenny has encountered some of the most notable and influential leaders of the post-war world.

In these brilliantly vivid vignettes, Kenny offers telling and often unexpected insights into the achievements, flaws and foibles of sixty public figures - past and present - each of whom has contributed in decisive ways to our political, spiritual and cultural heritage.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 028107920X
• ISBN13: 9780281079209
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: SPCK Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 7.7"