The Open Society and its Enemies, 1st Edition
the spell of plato
$26.40
- Paperback
432 pages
- Release Date
11 July 2002
Summary
The Open Society and Its Enemies: A Timeless Defense of Democracy
Written during World War II and first published in 1945, Karl Popper’s The Open Society and Its Enemies stands as a monumental work of the 20th century. Lauded by Bertrand Russell as a ‘vigorous and profound defence of democracy,’ this book delivers a powerful critique of the philosophies of Plato, Hegel, and Marx, revealing the perils of centrally planned political systems.
Popper’s accessible writin…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780415237314 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0415237319 |
| Series: | Routledge Classics |
| Author: | Karl Popper |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 432 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 11 July 2002 |
| Weight: | 460g |
| Dimensions: | 32mm x 199mm x 192mm |
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‘One of the great books of the century’ - Alan Ryan, The Times‘Few philosophershave combined such a vast width of knowledge with the capacity to produce important original ideas as he did.’ - Anthony Quinton, The Guardian‘This is a work of great interest and significance, stimulating and suggestive throughout. Dr Popper’s virtues are manifold. He has a great fertility of ideas. Almost every sentence gives us something to think about.’ - G.C. Field, Philosophy
About The Author
Karl Popper
Karl Popper (1902-1994). Philosopher, born in Vienna. One of the most influential and controversial thinkers of the twentieth century.
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