The Place of Science in Modern Civilisation, and Other Essays by Thorstein Veblen
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"The Place of Science in Modern Civilisation, and Other Essays" by Thorstein Veblen is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. This work examines the influence and role of scientific inquiry within the framework of modern civilization, addressing themes such as the perception of modern culture's superiority, the evolution of scientific thought, and the relationship between science and various cultural constructs. Veblen's exploration is both historical and philosophical, aiming
to lay bare the underpinnings of modern scientific thought and its implications for society. The opening of the essay delves into the distinction between modern civilization and earlier cultures, positing that while modern society excels in its matter-of-fact understanding and scientific advancement, it lacks in areas such as creative arts and spiritual insights that other civilizations have offered. Veblen suggests that the current faith in scientific knowledge has established its definitive place in modern civilization, surpassing the relevance of traditional authorities such as religion and mythology. He raises critical questions regarding the origins of this scientific "cult," probing its cultural antecedents and its compatibility with human nature. This opening portion establishes a framework for understanding how science is perceived as both an asset and a potential detriment to the human experience in contemporary society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Veblen, Thorstein, 1857-1929 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 20006953 |
| Title | The Place of Science in Modern Civilisation, and Other Essays |
| Contents | The place of science in modern civilisation -- The evolution of the scientific point of view -- Why is economics not an evolutionary science?--The preconceptions of economic science -- Professor Clark's economics -- The limitations of marginal utility -- Gustav Schmoller's economics -- Industrial and pecuniary employments -- On the nature of capital -- Some neglected points in the theory of socialism -- The socialist economics of Karl Marx -- The mutation theory and the blond race -- The blond race and the Aryan culture -- An early experiment in trusts. |
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Produced by David Garcia, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 39.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HB: Social sciences: Economic theory, Demography |
| Subject | Science |
| Subject | Economics |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39949 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39949-2 |
| Release Date | Jun 8, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1114 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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