This highly readable book is a collection of critical papers on Otto Neurath (1882-1945). It
comprehensively re-examines Neurath¿s scientific philosophical and educational contributions
from a range of standpoints including historical sociological and problem-oriented
perspectives. Leading Neurath scholars disentangle and connect Neurath¿s works ideas and
ideals and evaluate them both in their original socio-historical context and in contemporary
philosophical debates. Readers will discover a new critical understanding.Drawing on archive
materials essays discuss not only Neurath¿s better-known works from lesser-known perspectives
but also his lesser-known works from the better-known perspective of their place in his overall
philosophical oeuvre. Reflecting the full range of Neurath's work this volume has a broad
appeal. Besides scholars and researchers interested in Neurath Carnap the Vienna Circle work
on logical empiricism and the history and philosophy of science this book will also appeal to
graduate students in philosophy sociology history and education. Readers will find Neurath¿s
thoughts described and evaluated in an accessible manner making it a good read for those
beyond the academic world such as social leaders and activists. The book includes the edited
1940-45 Neurath-Carnap correspondence and the English translation of Neurath's logic papers.
