The Way of Science: Finding Truth and Meaning in a Scientific Worldview (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781616147556)

Most people appreciate science on an obvious level. Modern medicine, electric lighting, rapid transportation, and long-distance communication are among the many benefits of science that have made life today healthier and more comfortable than people in earlier eras could have imagined.This book is about a deeper benefit of science, one that, while less obvious, may prove to be far more important in the long run: namely, the ability to look beyond our preconceptions and see the world and ourselves in a truer light. Author Dennis R. Trumble makes a compelling case that now more than ever the public at large needs to appreciate the critical-thinking tools that science has to offer and be educated in basic science literacy. Trumble emphasizes that the methods and facts of science are accessible to everyone, and that, contrary to popular belief, understanding science does not require extraordinary intelligence.He also notes that scientific rationality and critical thinking are not only good for our physical well-being but also are fully in sync with our highest moral codes. He illustrates the many ways in which the scientific worldview offers a profound sense of wonder, connectedness, and optimism about the human condition, an inspiring perspective that satisfies age-old spiritual aspirations.At a time of daunting environmental challenges and rampant misinformation, The Way of Science provides a welcome corrective and reason to hope for the future.

Author: Dennis R. Trumble
ISBN-10: 1616147555
ISBN-13: 9781616147556
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Language: English
Published: 07/16/2013
Pages: 354
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.00d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/03/2013
Choice 01/01/2014