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Popper s highly accessible style, his erudite and lucid explanations of the thought of great philosophers and the recent resurgence of totalitarian regimes around the world are just three of the reasons for the enduring popularity of the open society and its enemies, and for why it demands to be read both today and in years to come. Dec 06, 2012 written in political exile in new zealand during the second world war and published in two volumes in 1945, the open society and its enemies was hailed by bertrand russell as a vigorous and profound defence of democracy. Written in political exile in new zealand during the world war ii and first published in two volumes in 1945, karl poppers the open society and its enemies was hailed by bertrand russell as a vigorous and profound defence of democracy. If in this book harsh words are spoken about some of the greatest among the intellectual leaders of. Mar 22, 2012 the open society and its enemies by sir karl popper, 9780415610216, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
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