
Think on These Things
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
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‘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 Philosophy | 25% |
|---|---|
| Philosophy Writing | 24% |
| Religion & Philosophy | 24% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Military Strategy
- Religion & Philosophy
- Taoist Thought
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- Mental Health
- Religion & Spirituality
- Buddhism - General
- Inspirational Religion
- 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