By Amartya Sen

Amartya Sen proposes in this sweeping philosophical work that brutalities are driven as much by confusion as by inescapable hatred. Conflict and violence are sustained by the illusion of a unique identity, overlooking the need for reason and choice in deciding on bonds of class, gender, profession, scientific interests, moral beliefs, and even our shared identity as human beings. Challenging the view that people of the world can be partitioned into little boxes in terms of civilizational categories, Sen draws on history, economics, science, literature, and his own memories of difficult as well as easy times on three continents to present an inspiring vision of a world that can be made to move toward peace as firmly as it has spiraled in recent years toward violence and war.

Published Date: 20/03/2006 Format: HardCover ISBN: 0-713-99938-1 Publisher: Penguin Rating: Retail price: Indian Rs. 295.00 (Rs. 590.00) Our price: Rs. 595.00 Reviews: 0 reivew(s).

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