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Grand Theories And Everyday Beliefs: Science, Philosophy, And Their Histories
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After A Darwiniantype Account Of What Beliefs Are And How They Arose In Animals Acting To Cope With Their EnvironmentsLow Beliefs, Virtually All Of Which Are Truewallace Matson Here Shows How The Invention Of Language Led To Imagination And Thence To Beliefs Formed In Other Ways (High Beliefs), Not True Though Thought To Be, Which Could Be Consolidated Into Mythologies, The First Grand Unified Theories Of Everything. Science Began When Thales Of Miletus Produced A Grand Theory Based On Low (Everyday) Beliefs. Matson Traces The Course Of Science And Philosophy Through Seven Centuries To Their Sudden And Violent Displacement By Christianity With Its Grand Theory Of The Old Type. Against The Widespread Opinion That Modern Philosophy Has Slowly But Completely Emancipated Itself From Bondage To Theology, He Shows How Remnants From The Medieval 'Interlude' Still Lurk Unnoticed In The Purportedly Neutral Notions Of Logical Possibility, Possible Worlds, And Laws As Commands, To The Detriment Of The Natural Harmony Between Science And Philosophy, Including Ethics. Accessibly Written, This Is A Book For All Who Are Interested In The Foundations Of 21St Century Thought And Who Wonder Where The Cracks Might Be.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Grand Theories and Everyday Beliefs'? A: 'Grand Theories and Everyday Beliefs' explores the evolution of beliefs from low, true beliefs rooted in animal behavior to high, often untrue beliefs shaped by language and imagination, culminating in the development of mythologies and grand theories.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Grand Theories and Everyday Beliefs' is Wallace Matson.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Grand Theories and Everyday Beliefs' was published on December 9, 2011.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Grand Theories and Everyday Beliefs' have? A: 'Grand Theories and Everyday Beliefs' contains 240 pages.
- Q: In which category is this book listed? A: 'Grand Theories and Everyday Beliefs' is categorized under Historical Study & Educational Resources.
- Q: Is this book new or used? A: 'Grand Theories and Everyday Beliefs' is in new condition.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This book is the first edition.
- Q: What topics does this book cover? A: 'Grand Theories and Everyday Beliefs' covers the history of science and philosophy, the impact of Christianity on these fields, and the lingering influences of medieval thought on modern philosophy.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general readers? A: Yes, 'Grand Theories and Everyday Beliefs' is written accessibly, making it suitable for anyone interested in the foundations of 21st century thought.