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Newton, Hegel, Marx a problém miery
Newton, Hegel, Marx and the Problem of Measure

Author(s): Igor Hanzel
Subject(s): German Idealism, Marxism, Philosophy of Science
Published by: Filozofický ústav SAV

Summary/Abstract: The paper deals with the concepts of measure and measurement from the point of view of philosophy as well as natural and social science. First, Hegel´s approach to these concepts is analysed. Then Hegel´s concepts are compared to Marx´s economic works where the concepts of external, inherent and manifest measure are exemplified. Finally, Newton´s Principia are compared with Marx´s economical works and their similarities and differences are outlined.

  • Issue Year: 10/2003
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 397-411
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Slovak