This is a study of the long-standing question of why modern science arose only in the West and not in the civilizations of Islam or China, despite the fact that, by the Middle Ages, Islam and China were more scientifically advanced. To find an explanation the author examines the differences in religious, philosophical, and legal institutions of the three civilizations, focusing on the legal concept of 'corporation', which is unique to the West and gave rise to neutral space and free inquiry, concepts integral to modern science.
Toby E. Huff Books
This author explores the intersection of the history, philosophy, and sociology of science. His work, inspired by Max Weber, delves into in-depth studies of the Arab and Muslim world, as well as China. His approach blends sociological analysis with historical understanding to uncover the complex dynamics of scientific progress and its cultural contexts. This provides a unique perspective on the evolution of thought and society.
Intellectual Curiosity and the Scientific Revolution
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
This study, beginning with the Dutch-invented telescope of 1608 and then Galileo's discoveries, casts the European advancements in modern science, technology, and economic development into a global framework.