Michael Polanyi by William Taussig Scott
A compact intellectual biography tracing the life of a Hungarian-born physical chemist who became an influential philosopher of science, charting his scientific achievements, emigration to Britain, and transition from laboratory research to profound reflections on knowledge. The narrative links his work in physical chemistry and early scientific career to his later philosophical contributions—most notably the notion of tacit knowledge and the argument that knowing is a personal, participatory activity—while situating his critiques of positivism and centralized planning in their historical and intellectual context. Through biographical detail and analysis of key writings, the book examines how his hybrid identity as scientist and thinker shaped debates about objectivity, tradition, and the social organization of science, and assesses his lasting influence on epistemology, sociology of science, and contemporary discussions about expertise.
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