Freedom from the Known
Jiddu Krishnamurti (1895-1986) rose from humble beginnings to become one of the twentieth century's most provocative philosophical voices. Shaw marvelled at his presence; Huxley counted him among close confidants. Whether sparring with Nehru over politics, exchanging ideas with Sheldrake and Murdoch, or pushing his listeners to question everything he said, Krishnamurti threw himself into genuine dialogue across all domains of human experience. Contemporary spiritual teachers from Campbell to Watts to Tolle have drawn inspiration from his unconventional wisdom. This particular volume stands out for its clarity and immediacy. Krishnamurti cuts straight to the heart of how we might shed the weight of convention and inherited expectation. The argument runs thus: personal transformation isn't merely introspective navel-gazing. It's the foundation for reshaping how we relate to one another and the very structures we inhabit. Throughout these pages, he insists on something both simple and startling: change isn't a distant aspiration but an urgent, present possibility. That recognition, he contends, lies at the book's core.
- Author: J Krishnamurti
- Publisher: Rider
- Genre: Classic Literature
- ISBN: 978-1846042133
- Pages: 144 pages