What is an “academic career?” After many years pursuing opportunities both inside and outside of academia, and now back inside again, I am not sure I can define that term, but I certainly welcome advice on how to either build… Read More ›
Karl Popper
What is Right and Wrong with Social Engineering? Alexandra A. Argamakova
This article addresses ongoing questions regarding the conception and practice of social engineering. Social engineering appeals to a set of diverse concepts which marks the beginning of professional sociology and scientific management in America and Western Europe. I trace the… Read More ›
We are the Fallen Riding the Tiger of World-History: Christmas in the Post-Truth Condition, Steve Fuller
Editor’s Note: Beginning in 2012, I asked Steve Fuller to provide a Christmas greeting—or, end-of-year reflection. As the SERRC grew, I invited contributions from our members. In this tradition, and at this time of resolutions, Steve again challenges us to… Read More ›
Science and Socialism in the Time of Coronavirus, William T. Lynch
The great civilizational crisis of 2020 has shown the bankruptcy and impotence of the last half-century of neoliberal economics and politics in the face of challenges it is not well equipped to face. Trade wars, a viral pandemic, rising inequality,… Read More ›
Table of Contents, Academic Agonies and How to Avoid Them, Joseph Agassi
Academic Agonies and How to Avoid Them: Advice to Young People on Their Way to Academic Careers Joseph Agassi © Joseph Agassi, Published 2020 Social Epistemology Review and Reply Collective Blacksburg, VA TABLE OF CONTENTS ◈ Academic Agonies and How… Read More ›
Front Matter, Academic Agonies and How to Avoid Them, Joseph Agassi
❦ TABLE OF CONTENTS FRONT MATTER | PREFACE | PROLOGUE | PART I: DIAGNOSIS | PART II: ETIOLOGY | | PART III: PRESCRIPTIONS | PART IV: PROGNOSIS | EPILOGUE | And do not tell them, “make your opinions like… Read More ›
Preface, Academic Agonies and How to Avoid Them, Joseph Agassi
❦ TABLE OF CONTENTS FRONT MATTER | PREFACE | PROLOGUE | PART I: DIAGNOSIS | PART II: ETIOLOGY | | PART III: PRESCRIPTIONS | PART IV: PROGNOSIS | EPILOGUE | PREFACE I began writing the following pages in summer… Read More ›
Prologue, Academic Agonies and How to Avoid Them, Joseph Agassi
❦ TABLE OF CONTENTS FRONT MATTER | PREFACE | PROLOGUE | PART I: DIAGNOSIS | PART II: ETIOLOGY | | PART III: PRESCRIPTIONS | PART IV: PROGNOSIS | EPILOGUE | PROLOGUE ❧ 1. The Publisher To The Learned Reader… Read More ›
Part I: Diagnosis, Academic Agonies and How to Avoid Them, Joseph Agassi
❦ TABLE OF CONTENTS FRONT MATTER | PREFACE | PROLOGUE | PART I: DIAGNOSIS | PART II: ETIOLOGY | | PART III: PRESCRIPTIONS | PART IV: PROGNOSIS | EPILOGUE | PART I: DIAGNOSIS ❧ 1. Anything Wrong? Not Really… Read More ›
Part II: Etiology, Academic Agonies and How to Avoid Them, Joseph Agassi
❦ TABLE OF CONTENTS FRONT MATTER | PREFACE | PROLOGUE | PART I: DIAGNOSIS | PART II: ETIOLOGY | | PART III: PRESCRIPTIONS | PART IV: PROGNOSIS | EPILOGUE | PART II: ETIOLOGY ❧ 1. The Tyranny of the… Read More ›