Positivist Philosophy

Positivism states that the only valid proposition is one which is scientifically verifiable. Accordingly it has played an important part in the foundation and growth of many new disciplines including the social sciences. In this Pelican the distinguished Polish philosopher, Leszek Kolakowski, aoutlines the philosophical and cultural meaning of positivist thinking.

Published 1972, Pelican Book.

Binding of book is intact. Slight foxing, creasing and some shelfwear on covers of book. Spot of marker on back cover. Some tanning and foxing on edges of book. Spots of marker and stamp on inside of front cover. Annotations in pencil on insides of covers. Some foxing on certain pages. Annotation in pencil on one page.