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Ignorance

English, Stuart Firestein, 2012
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The book "Ignorance (How It Drives Science)" by Stuart Firestein offers an in-depth analysis of the role of ignorance in scientific research. Firestein argues that ignorance is not just a lack of knowledge, but rather the engine that drives science forward. Instead of viewing science as a straightforward process of building knowledge, the author shows that it is often a chaotic and unpredictable path marked by questions and uncertainties. By exploring the unknown and questioning seemingly established answers, scientists are motivated to forge new paths and find innovative solutions. Firestein illustrates this with various approaches that researchers use to deal with ignorance and concludes the book with four case studies from different scientific disciplines. This perspective on science encourages a reevaluation of the importance of questions and the pursuit of knowledge.

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Language
English
Author
Stuart Firestein
Year
2012
Number of pages
208
Book cover
Hard cover

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Item number
7713669
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Category
Textbooks
Manufacturer No.
9780199828074
Release date
11.2.2018

Book properties

Language
English
Author
Stuart Firestein
Year
2012
Number of pages
208
Book cover
Hard cover

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