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Science and Enlightenment - Two Great Problems of Learning (Paperback, 1st ed. 2019)
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Science and Enlightenment - Two Great Problems of Learning (Paperback, 1st ed. 2019)
Series: SpringerBriefs in Philosophy
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This book argues that two great problems of learning confront
humanity: learning about the nature of the universe and about
ourselves and other living things as a part of it; and learning how
to become civilized. The author proposes that with the creation of
modern science in the 17th century, the first problem was
essentially solved. But the second problem has still not been
solved today, and that combination of solving the first problem,
but failing to solve the second one, puts us in a situation of
unprecedented danger. All our current global problems are the
result. The 18th century Enlightenment tried to solve the second
great problem of achieving world enlightenment by learning from the
solution to the first problem, but in implementing this idea, they
made three serious blunders. These ancient blunders are still built
into academia today. Correct the three blunders we have inherited
from the Enlightenment, and we would have what we so urgently need:
institutions of learning, universities and schools, rationally
designed and devoted to helping us resolve our conflicts and global
problems, and thus make progress towards a good, genuinely
civilized world. Science and Enlightenment: Two Great Problems of
Learning will interest a broad audience, ranging from academics,
university students and teachers; journalists, politicians and
general readers concerned about global problems and the fate of the
world.
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