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The Open Society and its Enemies: Hegel and Marx
Karl Popper
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Paperback. First published in 1945 and never out of print, this is the second volume of one of the most famous and influential works of the twentieth century. Series: Routledge Classics. Num Pages: 480 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPS; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 196 x 129 x 35. Weight in Grams: 540.
Written in political exile during the Second World War and first published in 1945, Karl Popper's The Open Society and Its Enemies is one of the most influential books of the twentieth century. Hailed by Bertrand Russell as a 'vigorous and profound defence of democracy', its now legendary attack on the philosophies of Plato, Hegel and Marx exposed the dangers inherent in centrally planned political systems. Popper's highly accessible style, his erudite and lucid explanations of the thought of great philosophers and the recent resurgence of totalitarian regimes around the world are just three of the reasons for the enduring ... Read more
Written in political exile during the Second World War and first published in 1945, Karl Popper's The Open Society and Its Enemies is one of the most influential books of the twentieth century. Hailed by Bertrand Russell as a 'vigorous and profound defence of democracy', its now legendary attack on the philosophies of Plato, Hegel and Marx exposed the dangers inherent in centrally planned political systems. Popper's highly accessible style, his erudite and lucid explanations of the thought of great philosophers and the recent resurgence of totalitarian regimes around the world are just three of the reasons for the enduring ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Number of pages
480
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Series
Routledge Classics
Condition
New
Weight
506g
Number of Pages
480
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415278423
SKU
V9780415278423
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About Karl Popper
Karl Popper (1902-1994). Philosopher, born in Vienna. One of the most influential and controversial thinkers of the twentieth century.
Reviews for The Open Society and its Enemies: Hegel and Marx
'One of the great books of the century' - Alan Ryan, The Times 'Few philosophers have 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 ... Read more