About this title: Karl Popper's The Poverty of Historicism is one of the most important books on the social sciences to have appeared since the Second World War. It is also the work of one of the most original minds of the twentieth century. At the time of its first publication in 1957, it was hailed by Arthur Koestler as 'probably the only book published this year which will outlive the century.' A devastating criticism of the idea that there are fixed laws in history and that human beings are able to predict them, Popper dedicated the book to all those 'who fell victim to the fascist and communist belief in ...
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Description: Good. As issued No Jacket. Spine lean, corner bumps, some white splotches on the front cover(might be part of the design), and other light to moderate shopwear. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Harper Torchbooks, New York
Date Published: 1961
Description: Very Good. No Jacket. This book has a dark blue soft cover with white spine lettering and a color cover illustration. Mild edgewear; spine slightly browned; owner's name on front inner board; inner pages clean. Popper argues that historicism, or the idea of historical destiny, is a fundamentally flawed concept. 166 pages, including index; approx. 5"x8". read more
Edition: 1963 Reprint
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Routledge & Kegan Paul, London, England
Date Published: 1963
Description: Very Good. Academic, Scholarly, Research. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 166 pp. Clean, unmarked text. Smooth, uncreased cover. Shows some discoloration due to age. read more
Edition: First Thus
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Harper Torchbooks, NY
Date Published: 1964
Description: Near Fine. 8vo. First Harper Torchbooks Edition.1964. Slight age toning to the edge of the text block and a small previous owners name on the title page. Otherwise the book is in new condition with unmarked inner text. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Beacon Press, Boston
Date Published: 1957
Description: Good. No dust jacket. Ex-library. ~~Clean text, tight binding, minimal wear to exterior. Academic library markings. Support Independent Pacific Northwest Booksellers! 166 p. 23 cm. read more
Binding: Unknown Binding
Publisher: Routledge & Paul
Date Published: 1961
Description: Good. Ex-Library-Reprint--166 pgs. Interior-Light signs of use w/ ex-library referencing and light marking. The soft cover has light signs of aging. -Publish Place: New York-Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. read more
Edition: First Printing
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Ark Paperbacks
Date Published: 1986
ISBN-13:9780744800524ISBN:0744800528
Description: Fine. 0744800528. 166 pages; Fine condition. No creases. Solid, clean. The Poverty of Historicism is a devastating criticism of the belief in the laws of history, laws of social development, or laws of progess. It exposes pernicuous and influential doctrines, and the ideologies erected on them. The book also includes a systematic and brief account of what the character and methods of the social sciences ought to be, and an indication of the kind of piecemeal political planning which these ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Routledge & Kegan Paul PLC
Date Published: 1960
ISBN-13:9780710046161ISBN:0710046162
Description: Acceptable. Book cover-The cover of this book is creased or has markings in accordance with the book's age. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! read more
"This was a remarkable little book with many interesting points, keen insights and worthy ideas. Popper writes with the clarity of thought and preciseness of meaning one would more expect of Russell.
Few of these main ideas are new to me (many of them are those I've previously defended in my own writing and dialogues), but Popper gives powerful, original and complex arguments for them.
A warning for some left-leaning readers that this book makes clear from the beginning Popper's distrust of communism. It is:
"In memory of the countless men and women of all creeds or nations or races who fell victim to the fascist and communist belief in Inexorable Laws of Historical Destiny.""
"bila kita bisa mendapatkan satu saja angsa berwarna hitam, maka gagallah preposisi yang berbunyi angsa adalah sejenis bebek berleher panjang dan berwarna putih."
"I read this book because I had previously read After Virtue by Alasdair MacIntyre. MacIntyre incorporates Popper's argument against prediction of the future course of human events into his own critique of the social sciences.
Popper's philosophy of science, applied to the social sciences in this book, is interesting. I'm still trying to wrap my brain around some parts of it, but it was an enjoyable, intelligent read."
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