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Voegelin Recollected - Conversations on a Life (Hardcover)
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Voegelin Recollected - Conversations on a Life (Hardcover)
Series: Eric Voegelin Institute Series in Political Philosophy
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Although his contributions to philosophy are revered and his
writings have been collected, Eric Voegelin's persona will
inevitably fade with the memories of those who knew him. This book
preserves the human element of Voegelin by capturing those valuable
personal recollections. Barry Cooper and Jodi Bruhn conducted
intensive interviews with Voegelin's wife, his closest friends, and
his first-generation students - many of whom have since passed on -
in order to bring to print everything important about his life and
personality. American scholars will especially appreciate the
glimpses provided by Voegelin's German colleagues into his life in
Munich, as well as the thoughts of his students in Vienna.
Reflections of people such as Paul Caringella, Bruno Schlesinger,
and Heinz Barazon capture Voegelin's greatness and shortcomings
alike and also shed new light on his philosophical quest for truth.
By descending progressively further into the past, the book takes
readers deeper into the essence of Voegelin as reminiscences become
more dramatic. Ranging widely from America back to Germany - with
recollections of Gestapo intimidation and eventual emigration -
episodes of pathos, humor, fear, rivalry, and ambition are
interwoven throughout the accounts. We witness Voegelin's
persistent and partly self-imposed communication problems and
impatience with administrative duties, his respect for prudent
political actors and public servants, and his genuine affection not
only for his colleagues and best students but also for diligent
secretaries and empathetic nurses. Through these recollections, key
elements of his personality repeatedly emerge: his intelligence,
optimism, and integrity, combined with an acute perception of the
significance of his work. This is the most revealing and
comprehensive biographical work yet available on a man known to be
captivating as a thinker - and now shown to be equally fascinating
as a human being. His own publications attest to his mind and
methods; ""Voegelin Recollected"" provides a deeper understanding
of the man himself.
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