How Long to Read A Theory of Wonder: Evolution, Brain and the Radical Nature of Science

How Long Does it Take to Read A Theory of Wonder: Evolution, Brain and the Radical Nature of Science?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 30 minutes to read A Theory of Wonder: Evolution, Brain and the Radical Nature of Science by Gonzalo Munévar

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

‘A Theory of Wonder’ aims to determine the best way science can satisfy our sense of wonder by exploring the world. Empiricism tells us that science succeeds because it follows the scientific method: Observation passes judgment on Theory – supporting or rejecting it. Much credit is given to the inventor of the method, Galileo, but when historically-minded philosophers of science like Kuhn and Feyerabend called our attention to what Galileo actually wrote and did, we were shocked to find out that Galileo instead drives a dagger through the heart of empiricism; he strikes down the distinction between theory and observation. Plain facts, like the vertical fall of a stone, ruled out the motion of the Earth. To conclude that the stone really falls vertically, however, we must assume that the Earth does not move. If it does move, then the stone only “seems” to fall vertically. Galileo then replaced the “facts” against the motion of the Earth with “facts” that included such motion. This process is typical during scientific revolutions. A good strategy for science is to elaborate radical alternatives; then, and on their basis, reconsider what counts as evidence. Feyerabend was called irrational for this suggestion; but looking at the practice of science from the perspective of evolution and neuroscience shows that the suggestion is very reasonable instead, and, moreover, explains why science works best as a radical form of knowledge. It also leads to a sensible biological form of relative truth, with preliminary drafts leading to exciting discussions with other researchers in the philosophy of science. This book will be of particular interest to university students, instructors and researchers in history or philosophy of science, as well as those with a general interest in the nature of science.

How long is A Theory of Wonder: Evolution, Brain and the Radical Nature of Science?

A Theory of Wonder: Evolution, Brain and the Radical Nature of Science by Gonzalo Munévar is 206 pages long, and a total of 52,736 words.

This makes it 70% the length of the average book. It also has 64% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read A Theory of Wonder: Evolution, Brain and the Radical Nature of Science Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 48 minutes to read A Theory of Wonder: Evolution, Brain and the Radical Nature of Science aloud.

What Reading Level is A Theory of Wonder: Evolution, Brain and the Radical Nature of Science?

A Theory of Wonder: Evolution, Brain and the Radical Nature of Science is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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