1st Edition
The Anatomy of Knowledge Papers Presented to the Study Group on Foundations of Cultural Unity, Bowdoin College, 1965 and 1966
Foreword. Study Group on Foundations of Cultural Unity. Introduction: Hobbes and the Modern Mind Marjorie Grene Part 1: Foundations Problems in the Sciences 1. Epistemology of Quantum Mechanics: Its Appraisal and Demands E. P. Wigner 2. Goethe and the Phenomenon of Color Torger Holtsmark 3. Is Biology a Molecular Science? Barry Commoner 4. Organism and Environment C. F. A. Pantin 5. Value Properties: Their Significance for Psychology, Axiology, and Science Sigmund Koch 6. The Message of the Hungarian Revolution Michael Polanyi 7. Being and Doing: A Study of Status Responsibility and Voluntary Responsibility John R. Silber Part 2: Philosophical Perspectives 8. Philosophy and Civilization Newton P. Stallknecht 9. On ‘God’ and ‘Good’ Iris Murdoch 10. Three Directions of Phenomenology William H. Bossart 11. Philosophical Knowledge of the Person Edward Pols 12. The Structure of Consciousness Michael Polanyi Epilogue Cosmos and Kingdom Elizabeth Sewell
Biography
Marjorie Grene was Honorary University Distinguished Professor and Adjunct Professor of Philosophy and Science Studies at Virginia Tech having previously taught at University of California, Davis.
The Study Group on Foundations of Cultural Unity was organised by Michael Polanyi and Edward Pols alongside Marjorie Grene.
