An edition of From Physics to Politics (1999)

From Physics to Politics

The Metaphysical Foundations of Modern Philosophy

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An edition of From Physics to Politics (1999)

From Physics to Politics

The Metaphysical Foundations of Modern Philosophy

Mass ideology is unique to modern society and rooted in early modern philosophy. Traditionally, knowledge had been viewed as resting on metaphysics. Rejecting metaphysical truth evoked questions about the source of "truth." For nineteenth-century ideologists, "truth" comes either from dominating classes in a progressively determined history or from a post-Copernican freedom of the superior man to create it. In From Physics to Politics Robert C.

Trundle, Jr. uncovers the relation of modern philosophy to political ideology. And in rooting truth in human nature and Nature by modal reasoning, he resolves the problem of politicized truth.

Trundle's underlying thesis demonstrates why scientific truth demands a modal defense. The defense not only integrates science, ethics, and politics, but shows how "truth" may be ascribed to moral and scientific principles in contrast to a modern philosophical tradition. Since this tradition is the origin of political ideology, it has led to an irrational politicization of truth.

The book will appeal particularly to those interested in political history, histories of philosophy, the philosophy of sciences, and ethics.

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Cover of: From Physics to Politics
From Physics to Politics: The Metaphysical Foundations of Modern Philosophy
2017, Taylor & Francis Group
in English
Cover of: From Physics to Politics
From Physics to Politics: The Metaphysical Foundations of Modern Philosophy
2017, Taylor & Francis Group
in English
Cover of: From Physics to Politics
From Physics to Politics: The Metaphysical Foundations of Modern Philosophy
2017, Taylor & Francis Group
in English
Cover of: From Physics to Politics
From Physics to Politics: The Metaphysical Foundations of Modern Philosophy
2017, Taylor & Francis Group
in English
Cover of: From Physics to Politics
From Physics to Politics: The Metaphysical Foundations of Modern Philosophy
September 1, 2001, Transaction Publishers
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Cover of: From Physics to Politics
From Physics to Politics: The Metaphysical Foundations of Modern Philosophy
May 25, 1999, Transaction Publishers
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Library of Congress
BD171 .T69 1999, BD171.T69 1999, BD171 .T69 1999eb

The Physical Object

Format
Hardcover
Number of pages
190
Dimensions
9.4 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
Weight
1.1 pounds

Edition Identifiers

Open Library
OL9854636M
ISBN 10
1560004118
ISBN 13
9781560004110
LCCN
98054820
OCLC/WorldCat
45730774, 40521297
Goodreads
1766868

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OL8515702W

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