Think on These Things by Jiddu Krishnamurti

Think on These Things

Jiddu Krishnamurti

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · October 11, 1989

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Who it’s for
Krishnamurti brings direct, lucid attention to the forces shaping society and the self.
Themes
Culture and society, Ambition, greed, and envy, Education, religion, and politics
Genres
Philosophy Writing, Religion & Philosophy, Social Philosophy

About this book

‘The material contained in this volume was originally presented in the form of talks to students, teachers and parents in India, but its keen penetration and lucid simplicity will be deeply meaningful to thoughtful people everywhere, of all ages, and in every walk of life.

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Krishnamurti examines with characteristic objectivity and insight the expressions of what we are pleased to call our culture, our education, religion, politics and tradition; and he throws much light on such basic emotions as ambition, greed and envy, the desire for security and the lust for power – all of which he shows to be deteriorating factors in human society.’From the Editor’s Note‘Krishnamurti’s observations and explorations of modern man’s estate are penetrating and profound, yet given with a disarming simplicity and directness. To listen to him or to read his thoughts is to face oneself and the world with an astonishing morning freshness.’Anne Marrow Lindbergh

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Krishnamurti brings direct, lucid attention to the forces shaping society and the self.

Come here for

  • A searching look at education, religion, politics, and tradition
  • Thoughtful attention to ambition, envy, security, and power

Expect

  • Plainspoken reflections with room for complexity
  • A perspective that turns outward scrutiny back toward oneself

Where it sits

Social Philosophy25%
Philosophy Writing24%
Religion & Philosophy24%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

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Authors
Jiddu Krishnamurti
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
October 11, 1989
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Culture and society · Ambition, greed, and envy · Education, religion, and politics
Reading lane
Military Strategy