by Jean-François Revel, Matthieu Ricard · Urano · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788479532048
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In 'The Monk and the Philosopher', Jean-François Revel and Matthieu Ricard, father and son, explore the depths of Buddhism and its relevance in the modern world. Through an enriching dialogue, they confront two distinct perspectives on life: that of the agnostic philosopher and that of the Buddhist monk. This book offers a clear and accessible vision of Buddhism, inviting reflection on the concerns of contemporary human beings and the search for answers in spirituality.
Jean-François Revel was a French philosopher, journalist, and author. A prominent public intellectual, Revel was a socialist in his youth but later became a prominent European proponent of classical liberalism and free market economics. He was a member of the Académie française after June 1998. He is best known for his book Without Marx or Jesus: The New American Revolution Has Begun, published in French in 1970.
