Publications [#294303] of Bruce J. Caldwell

Journal Articles

1. Caldwell, B, Recovering popper: For the left?, Critical Review, vol. 17 no. 1-2 (January, 2005), pp. 49-68, Informa UK Limited, ISSN 0891-3811 [doi]
   (last updated on 2024/07/22)

   Abstract:
   In his biography of Karl Popper, Malachi Hacohen brilliantly reconstructs the development of Popper's ideas through 1946, correcting many errors regarding the sequence of their emergence. In addition he recreates Popper's Vienna and provides insights into Popper's complex personality. A larger goal of Hacohen's narrative is to show the relevance of Popper's philosophical and political thought for the left. Unfortunately this leads him to neglect and distort certain aspects of the story he tells, particularly when it comes to the relationship between Popper and F.A. Hayek.