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Exploring the necessity of universities in modern society, this volume argues for a revival of Wilhelm von Humboldt's vision, which positioned universities as key institutions of Enlightenment. It highlights the challenges posed by contemporary views on academic disciplines and nation-states, while emphasizing the enduring relevance of Humboldt's ideals. The book examines the interconnected roles of research and teaching, advocating for a model where academics serve as exemplars of critical judgment and free expression. Its seven chapters delve into the historical and philosophical implications of this vision.

The merging of philosophy of science with the sociology of scientific knowledge marks a significant advancement in understanding scientific practices. This textbook serves as the first comprehensive resource to explore this integration, offering insights into how social contexts influence scientific inquiry and knowledge production. It is designed to provide readers with a foundational understanding of these interconnected fields.

A Player’s Guide to the Post-Truth The Name of the Game presents sixteen short, readable chapters designed to leverage our post-truth condition’s deep historical and philosophical roots into opportunities for unprecedented innovation and change. Fuller offers a bracing, proactive and hopeful vision against the tendency to demonize post-truth as the realm of ‘fake news’ and ‘bullshit’. Where others see threats to the established order, Fuller sees opportunities to overturn it. This theme is pursued across many domains, including politics, religion, the economy, the law, public relations, journalism, the performing arts and academia, not least academic science. The red thread running through Fuller’s treatment is that these domains are games that cannot be easily won unless one can determine the terms of engagement, which is to say, the ‘name of the game’. This involves the exercise of ‘modal power’, which is the capacity to manipulate what people think is possible. Once the ‘necessarily’ true appears to be only ‘contingently’ so, then the future suddenly becomes a more open space for action. This was what frightened Plato about the alternative realities persuasively portrayed by playwrights in ancient Athens. Nevertheless, Fuller believes that it should be embraced by denizens of today’s post-truth condition.

Nietzschean Meditations takes its inspiration from the version of Nietzsche that was popular before the Second World War, which stressed the 'Zarathustrian' elements of his thought as the harbinger of a new sort of being - the Ubermensch. The book updates the image of this creature to present a version of 'transhumanism' that breaks with the more precautionary and pessimistic approaches of humanity's future in contemporary 'posthumanist' thought. Fuller follows Nietzsche in discussing deeply and frankly the challenging issues that aspiring transhumanists face. They include their philosophical and especially theological roots, the implications of transhumanism for matters of life and death, and whether any traces of classical humanity will remain in the 'transhuman' being.

'Post-Truth' was Oxford Dictionary's 2016 word of the year. While the term was coined by its disparagers, especially in light of the Brexit and US Presidential campaigns, the roots of post-truth lie deep in the history of Western social and political theory. This book reaches back to Plato, ranges across theology and philosophy, and focuses on the Machiavellian tradition in classical sociology. The key figure here is Vilfredo Pareto, who offered the original modern account of post-truth in terms of the 'circulation of elites', whereby 'lions' and 'foxes' vie for power by accusing each other of illegitimacy, based on allegations of speaking falsely either about what they have done (lions) or what they will do (foxes). The defining feature of 'post-truth' is a strong distinction between appearance and reality which is never quite resolved, which means that the strongest appearance ends up passing for reality. The only question is whether more is gained by rapid changes in appearance (foxes) or by stabilizing one such appearance (lions). This book plays out what all this means for both politics and science.

Volume in honor of Charles S. Peirce, although he is not necessarily mentioned in each chapter. The chapters are directed to issues related to death, life extension, and anti-death

Focusing on the evolution of epistemology, this book explores its historical roots and developments from the nineteenth century to today. It seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical knowledge, challenging the perception of epistemology as a dry subject. Through a comprehensive examination, it highlights the relevance of epistemological practices in contemporary contexts, offering insights into its future prospects.

This book explores the evolution of epistemology from the nineteenth century to today, challenging the perception of it as a dry subject. It connects theoretical concepts to practical knowledge, highlighting its roots, developments, and future prospects in the field.

The recording features Steve Fuller discussing his latest book, highlighting key themes and insights. The talk, part of Warwick University's Festival of Social Science, offers an engaging exploration of the book's content, reflecting on its significance in the context of social science. Listeners can expect to gain a deeper understanding of Fuller's perspectives and the broader implications of his work.