Worldly Philosopher

<p><b>The life and times of one of the most provocative thinkers of the twentieth century</b><br><br><i>Worldly Philosopher</i> chronicles the times and writings of Albert O. Hirschman one of the twentieth century's most original and provocative thinkers. In this gripping biography Jeremy Adelman tells the story of a man shaped by modern horrors and hopes a worldly intellectual who fought for and wrote in defense of the values of tolerance and change. This is the first major account of Hirschman&#146;s remarkable life and a tale of the twentieth century as seen through the story of an astute and passionate observer. Adelman&#146;s riveting narrative traces how Hirschman&#146;s personal experiences shaped his unique intellectual perspective and how his enduring legacy is one of hope open-mindedness and practical idealism.</p>