Reminiscences of the Vienna Circle and the Mathematical Colloquium (Vienna Circle Collection, 22)

(11)
Reminiscences of the Vienna Circle and the Mathematical Colloquium (Vienna Circle Collection, 22) image
ISBN-10:

0792328736

ISBN-13:

9780792328735

Author(s): Menger, Karl
Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1994
Released: Jun 23, 1994
Publisher: Springer
Format: Paperback, 270 pages
Related ISBN: 9780792327110

Description:

Karl Menger was born in Vienna on January 13, 1902, the only child of two gifted parents. His mother Hermione, nee Andermann (1870-1922), in addition to her musical abilities, wrote and published short stories and novelettes, while his father Carl (1840-1921) was the noted Austrian economist, one of the founders of marginal utility theory. A highly cultured man, and a liberal rationalist in the nine teenth century sense, the elder Menger had witnessed the defeat and humiliation of the old Austrian empire by Bismarck's Prussia, and the subsequent establishment under Prussian leadership of a militaristic, mystically nationalistic, state-capitalist German empire - in effect, the first modern "military-industrial complex. " These events helped frame in him a set of attitudes that he later transmitted to his son, and which included an appreciation of cultural attainments and tolerance and respect for cultural differences, com bined with a deep suspicion of rabid nationalism, particularly the German variety. Also a fascination with structure, whether artistic, scientific, philosophical, or theological, but a rejection of any aura of mysticism or mumbo-jumbo accompanying such structure. Thus the son remarked at least once that the archangels' chant that begins the Prolog im Himmel in Goethe's Faust was perhaps the most viii INTRODUCTION beautiful thing in the German language "but of course it doesn't mean anything.

Best prices to buy, sell, or rent ISBN 9780792328735




Frequently Asked Questions about Reminiscences of the Vienna Circle and the Mathematical Colloquium (Vienna Circle Collection, 22)

You can buy the Reminiscences of the Vienna Circle and the Mathematical Colloquium (Vienna Circle Collection, 22) book at one of 20+ online bookstores with BookScouter, the website that helps find the best deal across the web. Currently, the best offer comes from and is $ for the .

The price for the book starts from $63.99 on Amazon and is available from 12 sellers at the moment.

If you’re interested in selling back the Reminiscences of the Vienna Circle and the Mathematical Colloquium (Vienna Circle Collection, 22) book, you can always look up BookScouter for the best deal. BookScouter checks 30+ buyback vendors with a single search and gives you actual information on buyback pricing instantly.

As for the Reminiscences of the Vienna Circle and the Mathematical Colloquium (Vienna Circle Collection, 22) book, the best buyback offer comes from and is $ for the book in good condition.

Not enough insights yet.

Not enough insights yet.