Fly and the Fly-Bottle: Encounters with Contemporary British Intellectuals is a book by Ved Mehta that delves into the lives and thoughts of some of the most influential intellectuals in Britain during the 20th century. Through a series of interviews and personal reflections, Mehta provides an insightful and engaging look at the ideas and personalities of figures such as Isaiah Berlin, Iris Murdoch, and Richard Hoggart.The book's title is derived from a famous quote by philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, who compared the ...
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Fly and the Fly-Bottle: Encounters with Contemporary British Intellectuals is a book by Ved Mehta that delves into the lives and thoughts of some of the most influential intellectuals in Britain during the 20th century. Through a series of interviews and personal reflections, Mehta provides an insightful and engaging look at the ideas and personalities of figures such as Isaiah Berlin, Iris Murdoch, and Richard Hoggart.The book's title is derived from a famous quote by philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, who compared the difficulty of understanding his work to that of trying to catch a fly in a bottle. Mehta uses this metaphor to explore the complexities of intellectual thought and the challenges of communicating it to a wider audience.Each chapter of the book focuses on a different intellectual and their unique contributions to British culture and society. Mehta draws on his own experiences as a blind writer and journalist to provide a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of intellectual inquiry.Fly and the Fly-Bottle is a fascinating and thought-provoking read that offers a glimpse into the minds of some of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of British intellectual thought and the challenges of communicating complex ideas to a wider audience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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