Isbn: 9781025727967 - the humanizing of knowledge (6 resultados)

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'The Humanizing of Knowledge' is a compelling philosophical inquiry into the necessity of making specialized academic and scientific information accessible to the general public. James Harvey Robinson argues that for modern discovery to have a meaningful impact on civilization, it must be 'humanized'-translated from technical jargon into a form that connects with the everyday lives and interests of the common person. He critiques the rigid compartmentalization of intellectual life and warns against the dangers of knowledge remaining locked within the ivory tower.Robinson explores the psychological and sociological barriers that prevent the spread of new ideas, advocating for a revolutionary approach to education that prioritizes critical thinking and synthesis over rote memorization. By bridging the gap between the expert and the layperson, the work seeks to foster a more informed and rational society capable of navigating the complexities of the modern world. This book remains a foundational text in the history of science communication and the philosophy of education, offering profound insights into the social responsibility of scholars and the transformative power of shared intelligence.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. "The Humanizing of Knowledge" is a compelling philosophical inquiry into the necessity of making specialized academic and scientific information accessible to the general public. James Harvey Robinson argues that for modern discovery to have a meaningful impact on civilization, it must be "humanized"-translated from technical jargon into a form that connects with the everyday lives and interests of the common person. He critiques the rigid compartmentalization of intellectual life and warns against the dangers of knowledge remaining locked within the ivory tower.Robinson explores the psychological and sociological barriers that prevent the spread of new ideas, advocating for a revolutionary approach to education that prioritizes critical thinking and synthesis over rote memorization. By bridging the gap between the expert and the layperson, the work seeks to foster a more informed and rational society capable of navigating the complexities of the modern world. This book remains a foundational text in the history of science communication and the philosophy of education, offering profound insights into the social responsibility of scholars and the transformative power of shared intelligence.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…