Way of science, The. Finding truth and meaning in a scientific worldview

Usado, em estoque. Em inglês. Com leve amarelado provocado pelo tempo. Most people appreciate science on an obvious level. Modern medicine, electric lighting, rapid transportation, and long-distance communication are among the many benefits of science that have made life today healthier and more comfortable than people in earlier eras could have imagined. Scientist Dennis R. Trumble sees a much deeper, more compelling benefit of science, one that, while less obvious, may prove to be far more important in the long run: namely, the ability to look beyond our preconceptions and see the world and ourselves in a truer light. He eloquently illustrates how scientific rationality and critical thinking are not only good for our physical but also our psychological and emotional well-being--and essential to achieving the kind of global stewardship worthy of our highest aspirations. Trumble contends that now more than ever the public at large needs an appreciation for the critical-thinking tools that science has to offer and an education in basic science literacy, noting that the methods and facts of science are accessible to everyone and that, contrary to popular belief, understanding science does not require extraordinary intelligence. He also emphasizes the many ways in which the scientific worldview offers a profound sense of wonder, connectedness, and optimism about the human condition. At a time of daunting environmental challenges and rampant misinformation, The Way of Science provides both a welcome corrective to common misperceptions about the value of science and a reason to hope for the future.

Editora: Prometheus Books

Ano: 2013

ISBN: 9781616147556

Autor: TRUMBLE / Dennis R Trumble