Burke, Peter
Ignorance: A Global History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300276503
- author:
- Burke, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13 x 2.6 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Popular Culture,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Ignorance A Global History by Peter Burke is a rich and wide-ranging exploration of humanity's ignorance across various fields. From antiquity to the present day, Burke examines how our understanding of knowledge has evolved, often with a critical eye towards its limitations. Throughout history, different eras have viewed themselves as more knowledgeable than others, yet this narrative overlooks the vast amounts of knowledge lost over time. This book delves into the many forms of ignorance, both genuine and feigned, conscious and unconscious, revealing remarkable stories from politics, science, war, and catastrophes. Burke's account offers a lively exploration of human knowledge across the ages, highlighting the importance of recognizing its limits.
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