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The Closing of The Open Society.

Authors :
Whidden, Christopher
Source :
Conference Papers -- Midwestern Political Science Association. 2004 Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, p1-30. 30p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

This paper provides an assessment of Karl Popper’s controversial interpretation of Plato’s Republic in The Open Society and Its Enemies. Contrary to positions that have recently resurfaced in the literature, I argue that his interpretations of the Republic and liberalism are problematic on many counts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Conference Papers -- Midwestern Political Science Association
Publication Type :
Conference
Accession number :
16053634
Full Text :
https://doi.org/mpsa_proceeding_23536.PDF