A Social History of Analytic Philosophy with Christoph Schuringa
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The Intersection of Philosophy and Politics in the Cold War Era
This chapter explores the intersection of politics and the logical positivist movement, emphasizing the drive for scientific unity and the impact of McCarthyism on philosophers like Rudolf Carnap. It also delves into the influence of RAND Corporation funding on analytic philosophy and its implications for Cold War strategy.
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