The Open Society and its Enemies: The Spell of Plato by Karl Popper Paperback Bo

Description: The Open Society and its Enemies by Karl Popper First published in 1945 and never out of print, this is the first volume of one of the most famous and influential works of the twentieth century. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Written in political exile during the Second World War and first published in 1945, Karl Poppers 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. Poppers 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 popularity ofThe Open Society and Its Enemies, and for why it demands to be read both today and in years to come.This is the first of two volumes of The Open Society and Its Enemies. Back Cover Written in political exile during the Second World War and first published in 1945, Karl Poppers 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. Poppers 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 popularity ofThe Open Society and Its Enemies, and for why it demands to be read both today and in years to come.This is the first of two volumes of The Open Society and Its Enemies. Author Biography Karl Popper (1902-1994). Philosopher, born in Vienna. One of the most influential and controversial thinkers of the twentieth century. Table of Contents Introduction The Spell of Plato. The Myth of Origin and Destiny 1. Historicism and the Myth of Destiny 2. Heraclitus 3.Platos Theory of Forms or Ideas Platos Descriptive Sociology 4.Change and Rest 5 Nature and Convention Platos Political Programme 6.Totalitarian Justice 7.The Principle of Leadership 8.The Philosopher King 9.Aestheticism, Perfectionism, Utopianism The Background of Platos Attack 10.The Open Society and its Enemies Notes _ _ _ Review One of the great books of the century - Alan Ryan, The TimesFew philosophershave combined such a vast width of knowledge with the capacity to produce important original ideas as he did. - Anthony Quinton, The GuardianThis is a work of great interest and significance, stimulating and suggestive throughout. Dr Poppers virtues are manifold. He has a great fertility of ideas. Almost every sentence gives us something to think about. - G.C. Field, Philosophy Details ISBN0415237319 Pages 432 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Series Routledge Classics ISBN-10 0415237319 ISBN-13 9780415237314 Format Paperback Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 320.01 Edition 1st Media Book Author Karl Popper Birth 1902 Death 1994 Illustrations black & white illustrations Subtitle The Spell of Plato Short Title OPEN SOCIETY & ITS ENEMIES REV Edition Description Revised Residence IT Series Number 1 UK Release Date 2002-07-11 Year 2002 Publication Date 2002-07-11 AU Release Date 2002-07-11 NZ Release Date 2002-07-11 Alternative 9780415290623 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1101402;

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