Scott Soames
The World Philosophy Made: From Plato to the Digital Age
The World Philosophy Made: From Plato to the Digital Age
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Philosophy has transformed human knowledge and the world we live in for more than two millennia, driving progress in science, technology, and politics. Scott Soames' book demonstrates that philosophy has contributed to law, logic, psychology, economics, relativity, and rational decision theory, shaping our language, science, mathematics, religion, culture, morality, education, and politics. It has also shaped our understanding of ourselves and opened up new possibilities for theoretical knowledge and practical wisdom.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 16 November 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Philosophical inquiry is the cornerstone of human knowledge, driving progress for over two millennia. In this concise history, Scott Soames demonstrates that the modern world, including science, technology, and politics, is inherently shaped by philosophy. Rejecting the notion of philosophy as isolated thinking, Soames showcases its profound contributions to diverse fields, from law and logic to psychology and economics. Spanning ancient Greek philosophy to the present, The World Philosophy Made explores how philosophy has shaped our language, science, mathematics, religion, culture, morality, education, and politics. It reveals how philosophy's concept of rational inquiry has transformed our understanding of theoretical knowledge and practical wisdom, influencing society's laws and digital technology. This book unveils the endless richness of philosophy and its profound impact on our individual and collective lives, offering a deeper appreciation for its significance.
Weight: 492g
Dimension: 141 x 216 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780691229188
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