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The Poverty of Historicism
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The Poverty of Historicism Paperback - 2002 - 2nd Edition

by Karl Popper


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On its publication in 1957, The Poverty of Historicism was hailed by Arthur Koestler as 'probably the only book published this year which will outlive the century.'
A devastating criticism of fixed and predictable laws in history, Popper dedicated the book to all those 'who fell victim to the fascist and communist belief in Inexorable Laws of Historical Destiny.' Short and beautifully written, it has inspired generations of readers, intellectuals and policy makers. One of the most important books on the social sciences since the Second World War, it is a searing insight into the ideas of this great thinker.

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In strong opposition to methodological naturalism in the field of sociology, historicism claims that some of the characteristic methods of physics cannot be applied to the social sciences, owing to the profound differences between sociology and physics.

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  • Title The Poverty of Historicism
  • Author Karl Popper
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 2nd
  • Edition 2
  • Pages 176
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Routledge, New Delhi
  • Date 2002-02-21
  • Features Index
  • ISBN 9780415278461 / 0415278465
  • Weight 0.45 lbs (0.20 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.76 x 5.12 x 0.62 in (19.71 x 13.00 x 1.57 cm)
  • Dewey Decimal Code 901

About the author

Karl Popper (1902-94). Philosopher, born in Vienna. One of the most influential and controversial thinkers of the twentieth century.

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