Written in political exile in New Zealand during the Second World War and published in two volumes in 1945, The Open Society and its Enemies was hailed by Bertrand Russell as a 'vigorous and profound defence of democracy'. This legendary attack on the philosophies of Plato, Hegel and Marx prophesied the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe and exposed the fatal flaws of socially engineered political systems. It remains highly readable, erudite and lucid and as essential reading today as on publication in 1945. It is available here in a special centenary single-volume edition.
| ISBN: | 9780415282369 |
| Publication date: | 24th May 2002 |
| Author: | Karl R Popper |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 870 pages |
| Genres: |
Social and political philosophy History of ideas |
Written in political exile in New Zealand during the Second World War and published in two volumes in 1945, The Open Society and its Enemies was hailed by Bertrand Russell as a 'vigorous and profound defence of democracy'. This legendary attack on the philosophies of Plato, Hegel and Marx prophesied the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe and exposed the fatal flaws of socially engineered political systems.
The Open Society and Its Enemies features in the following genres: Social and political philosophy, History of ideas
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The Open Society and Its Enemies was written by Karl R Popper and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
The Open Society and Its Enemies has 870 pages
£131.39, reduced from £145.99. Not Available.