Woods, Alan
Reason in Revolt: Marxist Philosophy and Modern Science
- ISBN 13:
- 9781900007443
- author:
- Woods, Alan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wellred
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 450
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14.8 x 2.8 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Methodology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Science and philosophy stand at a crossroads in the 21st century. The remarkable achievements of science and technology over the past century hold the potential to solve the world's problems, as well as create new ones. Recent scientific theories have been used to justify flawed arguments about human nature and society. The idea that social conditions do not cause crime, but rather a "criminal gene," is one example of how science has been misused to support right-wing agendas. Similarly, the notion that certain groups are disadvantaged due to their genetic makeup is another example of this trend. However, there is also a growing movement within the scientific community that challenges these views. A new area of research in physics and cosmology, known as chaos theory, has led to some striking similarities with the ideas of dialectical materialism developed by Marx and Engels over 160 years ago. This book explores the relationship between Marxist philosophy and this new trend, and asks whether it could lead to a breakthrough in scientific methodology.
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