Die offene Gesellschaft und ihre Feinde

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In this two-volume work, Karl Popper explores the evolution of historicism, the belief in laws governing historical development, as articulated by Plato (Volume I) and later by Hegel, Marx, and their successors (Volume II). The text also engages with a range of epistemological, philosophical, ethical, and political issues that remain relevant today. Since its publication in 1945, the book has been translated into 23 languages, highlighting its significance as more than just a critique of philosophical systems from antiquity to modern times. Popper's theory of the open society emphasizes the continuous improvement of institutions within parliamentary democracies, a concept that is thoroughly developed across both volumes. This work is essential for anyone interested in the foundations and advancement of civil societies.