Exact Thinking In Demented Times by Karl Sigmund
The Vienna Circle and the Epic Quest for the Foundations of Science
The book delves into the lives and intellectual contributions of the Vienna Circle, a group of philosophers and scientists in early 20th-century Vienna who sought to establish a scientific worldview grounded in logical positivism. Through a detailed exploration of the Circle's key figures, including Moritz Schlick, Rudolf Carnap, and Kurt Gödel, it examines their efforts to apply rigorous scientific methods to philosophy and their influence on modern thought. The narrative also highlights the political and social challenges they faced, particularly the rise of fascism, which ultimately led to the dispersion of the group and the spread of their ideas worldwide.
- Published
- 2017
- Nationality
- Austrian
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- English
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