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Michael Polanyi’s interpretation of history: three revolutions that changed the world

Lewis E. Hill (Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA)
Eleanor T. von Ende (Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA)

International Journal of Social Economics

ISSN: 0306-8293

Article publication date: 1 June 1997

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Abstract

Explains that Michael Polanyi was an internationally reputed philosopher who may be remembered as the greatest epistemologist of the twentieth century. The one aspect of his philosophy which has been neglected is his philosophy of history. Sets out to explicate Polanyi’s interpretation of the history of the late modern period. He emphasized the historical importance of three revolutions: the French Revolution; the Bolshevik Revolution; and the Hungarian Revolution. Polanyi called for a return to traditional moral values, such as truth, justice, and love. Presents a clarification of Polanyi’s interpretation of late modern history which it is hoped will contribute to the resolution of the crisis which threatens contemporary civilization.

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Hill, L.E. and von Ende, E.T. (1997), "Michael Polanyi’s interpretation of history: three revolutions that changed the world", International Journal of Social Economics, Vol. 24 No. 6, pp. 643-651. https://doi.org/10.1108/03068299710179044

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