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Do we have a hedgehog problem?

In the Hedgehog and the Fox (1953), Isaiah Berlin speculates on Leo Tolstoy’s inner turmoil. The famous Russian author self-sabotaged his own happiness (Valiunas, 1989). And Berlin suggests Tolstoy’s insatiable desire to find life’s unifying and absolute truth or principle may have been one of the reasons for his persistent discontent.

How to Read More Books: Maximizing Your Retention with Active Reading

Reading demands time and attention. Using a pen, the index, and the table of contents to devour only the books that most interest you can enhance your reading experience. These strategies help you retain knowledge and spend more time with your favorite books.