The Murder Of Professor Schlick by David Edmonds
The Rise and Fall of the Vienna Circle
The book delves into the intriguing history of the Vienna Circle, a group of intellectuals and philosophers in early 20th-century Vienna who were pivotal in the development of logical positivism. It explores the life and tragic murder of one of its leading figures, Professor Moritz Schlick, against the backdrop of the political and social upheaval of the time. Through this narrative, the book examines the impact of Schlick's ideas and the broader philosophical movement, highlighting the tension between rational thought and the rising tide of extremism in pre-World War II Europe.
- Published
- 2020
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- English
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