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Routledge - The Crisis of Progress: Science, Society, and Values

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Explore the complex relationship between scientific advancement and social values in The Crisis of Progress by John C. Caiazza. This book examines the concept of progress, its different varieties, and the reasons behind its current rejection in modern thought. Caiazza argues that progress has reached a standstill, creating a significant crisis for Western civilization. By looking at how science is understood, the author shows how scientific inquiry has a direct impact on social values as expressed by major philosophers. The text uses historical examples of scientific inquiry alongside social and cultural themes to examine these shifts. From the Whig model to progressive political values, this work provides a philosophical and scientific basis to reconsider what progress means in our current era. It is a deep look at the intersection of science and the values that shape our society.

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Examines the current rejection of the concept of progress and how it can be reconsidered through scientific and philosophical lenses.

Analyzes the direct impact of scientific understanding on social values as defined by prominent philosophers.

Provides historical examples of scientific inquiry and social themes to ground the discussion of progress.

Investigates the standstill of progress and the resulting crisis facing Western civilization.

Traces the development of ideas starting from the Whig model and progressive political values.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1412862531
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 30 January 2016
Listed Since: 16 June 2015

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