Bestselling author Julian Barnes illuminates the process of how minds are changed about politics, books, words, memories, and more in this wise and fascinating new book.
“We always believe that changing our mind is an improvement, bringing a greater truthfulness to our dealings with the world and other people. It puts an end to vacillation, uncertainty, weak-mindedness. It seems to make us stronger and more mature. Well, we would think that, wouldn’t we?”
In these engaging and erudite essays, critically acclaimed writer Julian Barnes explores what is involved when we change our minds: about words, about politics, about books, about memories, about age and time.
“It feels right for Barnes to approach his topic through autobiography, in the first person. This genre goes back to Descartes’ Meditations: epistemology as memoir. And like Descartes before him, Barnes confronts the specter of self-doubt.” Kieran Setiya, The Atlantic
“A witty, personal reflection on the ways we continually convince ourselves that ‘we are consistent human beings rather than seaweed tossed around by the tides.'” Ron Charles, The Washington Post
Physical Info: 4.58 x 0.2 x 6.85 inches | Hardback
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