Popper in Greece

Archontas, Georgios

doi:10.22034/jpiut.2000.16563

Document Type : Research Paper

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Georgios Archontas

Adjunct Professor, European Communication Institute; Head of Educational Programs, Center for Liberal Studies – Markos Dragoumis (KEFiM). Greece

https://doi.org/10.22034/jpiut.2000.16563

Abstract

Notwithstanding Karl Popper’s deep admiration for ancient Greece and his affection for modern Greece, his work has been mostly viewed with caution by Greek scholars who, until relatively recently, often chose to either ignore or downplay it. This stance can be partially attributed to the novel approach of Popper’s critique to Plato which did not fare well with the foundational biases of modern Greek academic tradition and the prevailing intellectual inclinations of Greek scholars in the fields of the methodology of science and political theory. Although this bias has begun to recede during the last decades, there remains a lot to be done to fully integrate Popper’s work into the Greek intellectual and social discourse. Nevertheless, the establishment of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science at Athens University, along with the efforts of academics and public intellectuals, particularly during the Greek financial crisis of the last decade, have played a pivotal role in generating a broader interest in critical rationalism and popularizing Popper’s ideas among a wider audience. This paper examines the evolution of the reception of Popper’s ideas in Greece, both in scholarly circles and in public life, from the time of publication of his seminal work “The Open Society and its Enemies” until today, highlighting the efforts to foster a more comprehensive understanding of his important contributions

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Volume 17, Issue 42 - Serial Number 42
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Special İssue: Critical Rationalism
June 2023
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