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by Michael Polanyi

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Title: Personal Knowledge: Towards a Post-Critical Philosophy
Author: Michael Polanyi
Reading Time: 20.0 minutes
Category: Philosophy
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Who is Michael Polanyi?

Michael Polanyi was a Hungarian-British polymath, trained as a physical chemist, who later became a philosopher of science.

Who should read Personal Knowledge: Towards a Post-Critical Philosophy?

Philosophers, scientists, and anyone interested in epistemology and the philosophy of science.

What is the background behind Personal Knowledge: Towards a Post-Critical Philosophy?

Written in the mid-20th century, the book challenges the prevailing positivist and objectivist views of science, reflecting the broader intellectual c...

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Philosophers, scientists, and anyone interested in epistemology and the philosophy of science.

Author Background

Michael Polanyi was a Hungarian-British polymath, trained as a physical chemist, who later became a philosopher of science. His work focused on tacit knowledge and the role of personal beliefs in scientific discovery.

Historical Context

Written in the mid-20th century, the book challenges the prevailing positivist and objectivist views of science, reflecting the broader intellectual currents questioning the foundations of knowledge and rationality.