Civilization

by D. S. Mackay, V. F. Lenzen, A. I. Melden, et al.

Book Overview

In this collection of essays first published in 1941, the authors grapple with fundamental questions about the nature and evaluation of human social patterns. Their republication invites reflection on whether the intervening decades of historical turbulence and philosophical progress have addressed these enduring issues or if the analyses remain relevant. Professor Lenzen's exploration of the scientific revolution highlights the interplay of philosophical...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520339959
• ISBN13: 9780520339958
• Release Date: February 2022
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.3" x 8.0"