ISBN:
9780691171982
Sprache:
Englisch
Seiten:
XVIII, 561 Seiten
,
Illustrationen, Diagramme
Paralleltitel:
Übersetzt als Renn, Jürgen, 1956 - Die Evolution des Wissens
Paralleltitel:
Übersetzt als Renn, Jürgen, 1956 - Ren lei zhi shi yan hua shi
Paralleltitel:
Erscheint auch als Renn, Jürgen, 1956 - The evolution of knowledge
DDC:
500
Schlagwort(e):
Science Philosophy
;
Science History
;
Wissenschaft
;
Philosophie
;
Anthropozän
Kurzfassung:
Klappentext: This book presents a new way of thinking about the history of science and technology, one that offers a grand narrative of human history in which knowledge serves as a critical factor of cultural evolution. Jurgen Renn examines the role of knowledge in global transformations going back to the dawn of civilization while providing vital perspectives on the complex challenges confronting us today in the Anthropocene-this new geological epoch shaped by humankind. Renn reframes the history of science and technology within a much broader history of knowledge, analyzing key episodes such as the evolution of writing, the emergence of science in the ancient world, the Scientific Revolution of early modernity, the globalization of knowledge, industrialization, and the profound transformations wrought by modern science. He investigates the evolution of knowledge using an array of disciplines and methods, from cognitive science and experimental psychology to earth science and evolutionary biology. The result is an entirely new framework for understanding structural changes in systems of knowledge-and a bold new approach to the history and philosophy of science. Written by one of today's preeminent historians of science, The Evolution of Knowledge features discussions of historiographical themes, a glossary of key terms, and practical insights on global issues ranging from climate change to digital capitalism. This incisive book also serves as an invaluable introduction to the history of knowledge.
Anmerkung:
Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 469-541
URL:
https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691171982/the-evolution-of-knowledge
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