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The Poverty of Theory

The Poverty of Theory

Or an Orrery of Errors
Business & EconomicsEssays
Pages
303
Published
1996
Language
English

Synopsis

E.P. Thompson's "The Poverty of Theory" is a critical examination of the prevailing intellectual currents of his time. He challenges the dominant modes of thought in economics and philosophy, arguing for a more grounded and historically informed approach. This work is essential for understanding the debates that shaped late 20th-century social theory.

Prose complexity
10/10

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Thought-ProvokingIntellectualComplexPhilosophical

Genres

Business & Economics Essays Philosophy & Religion Politics & Society Economics Philosophy

About the author

E
E. P. Thompson

E. P. Thompson was a historian and activist whose work explored the lives of ordinary people. His book, The Poverty of Theory, is a significant contribution to Marxist thought and social history. He's best known for his deep dives into the working class and their struggles.