Books by Ahmet Altan
“The first thing to say about it is that it’s exquisite. Altan was arrested in 2016 for allegedly sending subliminal messages in his writing to encourage a coup against the government. This book is written from his cell.” Read more...
The best books on Philosophy and Prison
Andy West, Philosopher
Interviews where books by Ahmet Altan were recommended
The best books on Philosophy and Prison, recommended by Andy West
By teaching philosophy in prisons, British philosopher Andy West was not only able to engage with core issues of the human condition, but also to come to terms with members of his own family’s experience of being in prison. Here, he talks us through some books that deal with being locked up, from Auschwitz to Vancouver Island, as well as one by a victim of violent crime.
