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Soviet Ideas Shift: Bochenski
There has been a rise of the scientific spirit in Soviet philosophy since 1947. I. M. Bochenski, professor of contemporary philosophy at the University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Switzerland, said last night.
Step by step, with many setbacks, the Soviets have made improvements in the quality and quantity of intellectual and technical production. he said.
"I predict the Communists will be eventually destroyed by the rise of the scientific spirit and the humanitarian attitude. But we must not be overoptimistic. These changes in thought patterns may strengthen the Soviet Union." he said.
The change in Soviet thought can be seen clearly by considering it chronologically, said Prof. Bochenski. He said the first period of philosophical change started at the Russian Revolution and lasted until 1931. From 1931 to 1947, there was a lull. After this Joseph Stalin opened the possibilities to liberalization of philosophy. Stalin ordered philosophers to discuss and present different views.
An enormous effort has been made to spread knowledge in the USSR since 1947. The philosopher is highly respected in Russia, Prof. Bochenski said.
A. W. Davidson, professor of chemistry, will give a demonstration on liquid air.
A program especially for children will be presented at the Faculty Club Sunday at 5 p.m.
Liquid Air Effects to Be Shown
I. M. Bochenski
Hosts for the evening will be Mr and Mrs. James Drury.
This is a correction of yesterday's Daily Kansan notice on Sunday's Faculty Club meeting.
He pointed out that philosophy is considered less important in the free world than it is in Russia.
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"The Soviet world believes in the power of ideas. The Western world does not," he said.
Prof. Bochenski said the university has only one enemy—ignorance. He said the university must be objective and this is difficult.
"I appeal to young philosophers to devote themselves to contemporary thought." he said.
Prof. Bochenski is the Rose Morgan visiting professor this semester. He is internationally recognized as a student of Soviet philosophy.
Play Tryouts Tonight For "Anna Christie"
Tryouts for the production of "Anna Christie" by Eugene O'Neill will be held at 7 tonight in the Experimental Theatre in Murphy Hall.
Friday. Nov. 4, 1960
There are 13 parts to be filled for the play which will be presented Jan. 9-14, 1961.
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