Science, Politics, And Gnosticism
by Eric Voegelin
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First published in 1968, Science, Politics and Gnosticism comprises two essays by Eric Voegelin (1901-85), arguably one of the most provocative and influential political philosophers of the last century. In these essays, Voegelin contends that certain modern movements, including positivism, Hegelianism, Marxism, and the "God is dead" school, are variants of the gnostic tradition he identified in his classic work The New Science of Politics. Voegelin attempts to resolve the intellectual show more confusion that has resulted from the dominance of gnostic thought by clarifying the distinction between political gnosticism and the philosophy of politics. Including an introduction by the noted Voegelin scholar Ellis Sandoz, this book's brief exposition of key Voegelinian concepts makes it especially valuable for those seeking a deeper understanding of the fundamental thrust of Voegelin's thought. show lessTags
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I read the audiobook narrated by Robin Lawson. As I write, this title is no longer available at Audible Audio.
I feel I may not even be qualified to read this rather advanced philosophical work. I say advanced in that it assumes a lot of technical knowledge on behalf of the reader. The blend of analytical views of Christianity, Marx, Positivism, Hegelianism, and the "God is Dead" movement as variants of the Gnostic tradition of antiquity may be a "masterwork of scholarship by Eric Voegelin" best appreciated by readers with prerequisite expertise.
I feel I may not even be qualified to read this rather advanced philosophical work. I say advanced in that it assumes a lot of technical knowledge on behalf of the reader. The blend of analytical views of Christianity, Marx, Positivism, Hegelianism, and the "God is Dead" movement as variants of the Gnostic tradition of antiquity may be a "masterwork of scholarship by Eric Voegelin" best appreciated by readers with prerequisite expertise.
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Eric Voegelin (1901-1985) was one of the most original and influential philosophers of our time. Born in Cologne, Germany, he studied at the University of Vienna, where he became a professor of political science in the Faculty of Law. In 1938, he and his wife, fleeing Hitler, immigrated to the United States. They became American citizens in 1944. show more Voegelin spent much of his career at Louisiana State University, the University of Munich, and the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. During his lifetime he published many books and more than one hundred articles show less
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- Science, Politics, and Gnosticism: Two Essays
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- The reader may well be surprised to see modern political thinkers and movements treated under the heading of "gnosticism."
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- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Politics and Government, Religion & Spirituality, General Nonfiction, History
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- 320 — Society, government, & culture Political science Types of Government
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- JC233 .V6413 — Political Science Political theory Political theory. The state. Theories of the state Modern state
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