Bogdanov, Aleksandr
The Selected Works of Aleksandr Bogdanov
- ISBN 13:
- 9781463694432
- author:
- Bogdanov, Aleksandr
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 74
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 0.4 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, Political Ideologies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Alexander Bogdanov was a Russian polymath whose work spanned multiple fields, including philosophy, science, and politics. As a physician, philosopher, and revolutionary, he was a key figure in the early history of the Bolshevik faction of the Russian Social Democratic Labor Party. Bogdanov's scientific interests were diverse, ranging from universal systems theory to the possibility of human rejuvenation through blood transfusion. He also developed an original philosophy called "tectology," which is now regarded as a precursor to systems theory. Additionally, he was an economist, culture theorist, and science fiction writer, making him a complex and multifaceted thinker. This collection brings together some of Bogdanov's most important works, offering insight into his thought and ideas.