Empiricism and Sociology

Vienna Circle Collection

by Marie Neurath (Editor), Robert S. Cohen (Editor)

On the last day of his life, Otto Neurath had given help to a Chinese philosopher who was writing about Schlick. Only an hour before his death he said to "Nobody will do such a thing for me." My answer then "Never mind, you have Bilston, isn't that better?" There were con­ sultations in new housing schemes, an exhibition, and hopes for a fruitful relationship of longer duration. I did not dream at that time that I would one day work on a book like this. The idea came from Horace M. Kallen, of the New School for Social Research, New York, years later; to encourage me he sent me his selection from William James' writings. Later I met Robert S. Cohen. Carnap had sent him to me with the "If you want to find out what my political views were in the twenties and thirties, read Otto Neurath's books and articles of that time; his views were also mine." In this way Robert Cohen became ac­ quainted with Otto Neurath. Even he became interested; and when I asked him, would he help me as an editor of an Otto N eurath volume, he agreed at once. In previous years I had already asked a number of Otto Neurath's friends to write down for me what they especially remembered about him.

Genres: Philosophy, Sociology, Politics

473 pages, Hardcover

First published December 31, 1973

Reviews

[Toon Pepermans]

I only read 'Anti-Spengler', recommended for readers of 'The Decline of the West'

[Mal · Rating 4 out of 5]

J'écris un mémoire sur Otto Neurath. Le gars est une brut. Sa vie est assez folle. Après je ne trouve pas son point de vue très visionnaire. Il est quand même très encré dans son époque. Ce qui est impressionnant c'est qu'il papillons dans tous les domaines et a des points de vue sur tout.