Philosopher's Pilgrimage

<p>First Published in 1961 <i>A Philosopher's Pilgrimage </i>is a plain-spoken autobiography of Alban G. Widgery. This is the record of the life of a philosopher who never allowed concern with ideas to distract him from the richness of experiences. He was a student colleague and friend of some of the leading personalities of the last half century. Having lived in England Scotland Germany France India Hawaii and the United States he formed definite impressions of their peoples. In India on the personal staff of H.H. Sayaji Rao III he greatly influenced him in his pioneer achievements. Associated with Hindus Buddhists Parsis Muslims and Jews he came to appreciate essentials of their faiths. He critically considered the teachings of such thinkers as Nietzsche Tolstoy and Shaw. With a clarity of exposition and with humour he presents a philosophy of life worthy of serious consideration. This book will be of interest to students of philosophy. </p>