Books like Gray's Anatomy: Selected Writings

Do you ever feel that the current level of political debate is tired and misdirected no matter which sterotyped left/right direction it comes from? Well Gray jolts you out of this ennui. It is mental gymnastics but of the British sceptical tradition rather than the French crazy making kind. I would recommend him for those who like engaging with a mind that has other paths that you may disagree with but you can respect. Do not expect a soft landing from him no matter what politcs you may have.He is not easy to pin down. He is a conservative. He is a quietist. He is green. He is pro nukes and pro population control. He is critical of the current order of things. He decrys the very notion of progress. He believes the vision of utopias has and still does cause the human race great misery. He often hits the nail on the head with his analysis. The book is almost worth reading just for his piece on Blair. On British politics generally there is a great insight. You can dip in and out of this book as it is a collection of Grays essays. I flicked past maybe 40 pages or so of topics that did not interest me and felt satisfied with what I read. While I disagreed with some of his opinions I found it thought provoking and think that there may be a kernal of something bigger in his thoughts.