What did Polanyi reject in his philosophy?
Value neutral conception of liberty
Empiricism
Rationalism
Existentialism
Answer
Value neutral conception of liberty, rejected by Polanyi, assumes that individuals can make rational choices without external influences. Polanyi argued that all knowledge and action are inherently value-laden, shaped by our social and cultural context. He emphasized the importance of tradition and community in shaping our understanding of freedom and the need for a socially embedded conception of liberty that recognizes the influence of values and beliefs on individual choices.
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