Tom Sorell

Gebundenes Buch

Scientism

Philosophy and the Infatuation with Science

Beschreibung

Tom Sorell is critical of the scientistic tendency in philosophy. However, he does not seek to denigrate science. Rather, he argues that the arts and humanities are undervalued. Sorell insists that philosophy is not science and condemns recent attempts in the name of 'naturalism' to revive the project of a scientific philosophy.

Autor

Maurianne Adams, Lee Anne Bell, Diane J. Goodman, Khyati Y. Joshi

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Routledge
• Seitenzahl: 220
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Januar 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 222mm x 145mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 414g
• ISBN-13: 9781138160934
• ISBN-10: 1138160938
• Artikelnr.: 69944235

Rezensionen

'This is a fresh look at scientism, serious and helpful - extremely welcome.' - Mary Midgley

'Sorell's exceptionally lucid prose ... is stimulating and highly recommended.' - Times Higher Education Supplement

'This badly needed book is ... an outstanding addition to any library.' - Choice

'Sorell has produced an eminently readable critique ... of great value to teachers and students in the humanities. It deserves to be read by members of the scientific community.' - Explorations in Knowledge

'This is a fresh look at scientism, serious and helpful - extremely welcome.' - Mary Midgley

'Sorell's exceptionally lucid prose ... is stimulating and highly recommended.' - Times Higher Education Supplement

'This badly needed book is ... an outstanding addition to any library.' - Choice

'Sorell has produced an eminently readable critique ... of great value to teachers and students in the humanities. It deserves to be read by members of the scientific community.' - Explorations in Knowledge