“Current science is not only concerned with seeking the truth. His part of scientific spirit, which in no way resembles science as it is commonly conceived, is far from equaling that of an anti-scientific spirit hostile to the first, but apparently much more scientific than him. p.287”

Soviet philosopher, writer, sociologist and journalist

Alexander Alexandrovich Zinoviev was a Soviet philosopher, writer, sociologist and journalist. He worked across several fields of thought and public writing, and is remembered for his social criticism and his wide-ranging commentary on Soviet life. His work brought together philosophy, sociology, journalism, and literature. He wrote about society and politics, often with a critical eye, and his name remains associated with sharp observations on the Soviet system and the world around it.