Unended Quest by Karl Popper

Unended Quest by Karl Popper

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A brilliant account of the life of one of the most influential thinkers of the twentieth century. Popper also explains some of the central ideas in his work, making this ideal reading for anyone coming to his life and work for the first time.

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Unended Quest by Karl Popper

At the age of eight, Karl Popper was puzzling over the idea of infinity and by fifteen was beginning to take a keen interest in his father's well-stocked library of books. Unended Quest recounts these moments and many others in the life of one of the most influential thinkers of the twentieth century, providing an indispensable account of the ideas that influenced him most. As an introduction to Popper's philosophy, Unended Quest also shines. Popper lucidly explains the central ideas in his work, making this book ideal for anyone coming to Popper's life and work for the first time.

'There is no philosopher writing in English who can match Karl Popper in the range or in the quality of his work.. politics, science, art ... few broad areas of human thought remain unillumined by Popper's work.' - Bryan Magee

Karl Popper (1902-1994). Philosopher, born in Vienna. one of the most influential and controversial thinkers of the twentieth century.

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ISBN 13 9780415285902
ISBN 10 0415285909
Title Unended Quest
Author Karl Popper
Series Routledge Classics
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2002-05-09
Number of pages 328
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.