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Central European University Press The Positive Mind - Central European University Press Book

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Explore a radical reappraisal of positivism in The Positive Mind: Its Development and Impact on Modernity and Postmodernity. Published by Central European University Press, this work examines positivism as a major movement across philosophy, science, and culture. This book offers a systematic definition of positivism, moving beyond simple labels to provide clarity for students and scholars. It examines how this trend of thought influences not only the theory of knowledge and the philosophy of science but also reaches into the realms of ethics, social philosophy, and political philosophy. By analyzing the connection between scientific theory and social problems, the text demonstrates how representatives of this movement viewed the resolution of ethical and political issues as inseparable from scientific understanding. This is an essential resource for those studying the history of science and the philosophical shifts that shaped modernity and postmodernity.

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Provides a precise and systematic definition of the notion of positivism for academic study.

Examines the movement's impact on philosophy, science, and culture throughout modernity and postmodernity.

Connects the theory of knowledge to broader problems in ethics and social philosophy.

Analyzes how political and social issues are linked to the foundations of science and knowledge.

Offers a deep look at positivism as a comprehensive trend of thought rather than a narrow scientific method.

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Brand: Central European University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 9633860814
Category: Books > Subjects > Science, Nature & Maths > History & Philosophy > History of Science
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 January 2016
Listed Since: 09 June 2015

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