Unity of diverse knowledge; Consilience.
This book is recommended for readers who are curious about the interconnectedness of the world. Wilson's argument about the unity of knowledge and the need to find "consilience" is compelling. He seamlessly weaves together ancient Greek concepts and modern science, and it's fascinating to see how different branches of knowledge can be united. Overall, a must-read for anyone interested in the interconnectedness of our world and the quest for a unified theory of knowledge.
ISBN: 9780349111124
Authors:
Edward O. Wilson
Publisher: Abacus
Date of Publication: 2003-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.99
(rated by 4788 readers)
Description
"이 책의 주제는 한마디로 지식이 갖고 있는 본유의 통일성이다. 지식은 과연 본유의 통일성을 지니는가? 인간이 자신을 이해하는 데 이보다 더 중요한 질문이 있을까 싶다. 나는 이것이 철학의 중심 논제라고 생각한다. 이 세상에는 다수의 진리가 존재하는가? 지식은 언제까지나 자연과학, 사회과학 그리고 인문학으로 나뉘어 있을 것인가? 그래서 과학과 종교는 영원히 각각의 진리 영역에만 예속되어 있을 것인가?" ('한국어판 서문' 중에서)책의 원제는 . "서로 다른 현상들로부터 도출되는 귀납들이 서로 일치하거나 정연한 일관성을 보이는 상태"를 뜻하는 말이다. 옮긴이는 이를 '큰 줄기'라는 뜻의 통(統)과 '잡다'라는 뜻의 섭(攝)을 합쳐 만든 말, <통섭>으로 옮겨 제목을 달았다.제목이 단적으로 드러내듯 책은 '인간 인식/지식의 대통합'에 대해 논한다. 자연과학, 사회과학, 인문학 등으로 나뉘어져 있는 지식들을 하나로 합쳐야 한다는 것이 주요 주장. 우리에게 필요한 것은 '이해'이지 단편적인 지식이 아니며, 이해란 본래 통합적인 성격을 갖는다는 것이다.지식의 자유로운 소통을 막는, 분과 학문들 간의 벽을 넘어, 다른 학문에 대한 무지로 인한 오해, 한 용어를 다른 학문의 용어로 옮기는데 있어 비롯되는 혼란 없이 전체를 보아야 한다고 말한다. 얼핏 어려울 듯한 내용을 여러 학문들을 넘나들며 알기 쉽게 설명하는 것을 보면 그게 바로 지은이가 말하는 '통섭'임을 알 수 있다. 매끄러운 번역이 이해를 돕는다.
Condition guide
Book Condition Guide
Books in Like New Condition
This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
Books in Very Good Condition
This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
Books in Good Condition
We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
Books in Well Read Condition
This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
Find out more about our process here.
Availability
Quantity selected exceeds current stock
Thanks for signing up for restock notifications!
There was an error signing up for restock notifications. Please try again.
Be the first to know when we restock this title!
Notify Me
Adding product to your cart
You may also like
Unity of diverse knowledge; Consilience.
This book is recommended for readers who are curious about the interconnectedness of the world. Wilson's argument about the unity of knowledge and the need to find "consilience" is compelling. He seamlessly weaves together ancient Greek concepts and modern science, and it's fascinating to see how different branches of knowledge can be united. Overall, a must-read for anyone interested in the interconnectedness of our world and the quest for a unified theory of knowledge.
You may also like
You may also like
You may also like
By completing this form, you are signing up to receive our emails and can unsubscribe at any time.