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The book critiques the prevailing attitudes towards the natural sciences in 1931, arguing that blind faith in scientific progress and humanity's ability to use such knowledge for good could result in disastrous consequences for civilization. It emphasizes the need for critical reflection on the implications of scientific advancements, warning against the potential dangers of unexamined beliefs in science's benevolence.
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World Chaos, William McDougall
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- World Chaos
- Subtitle
- The Responsibility of Science
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William McDougall
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 128
- ISBN13
- 9781138013612
- Description
- The book critiques the prevailing attitudes towards the natural sciences in 1931, arguing that blind faith in scientific progress and humanity's ability to use such knowledge for good could result in disastrous consequences for civilization. It emphasizes the need for critical reflection on the implications of scientific advancements, warning against the potential dangers of unexamined beliefs in science's benevolence.