Political Memoirs

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Aurel Kolnai's Political Memoirs offer a profound insight into the life of a significant moral philosopher of the twentieth century. The memoirs detail his upbringing in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, education in Germany, and early career in Vienna, highlighting his conversion from Judaism to Roman Catholicism. The narrative follows his exile to the United States and Canada before settling in Great Britain, where he became a citizen in 1955. Edited and annotated by Francesca Murphy, this work presents a unique perspective on Kolnai's philosophical journey and historical context.