Ordine, Nuccio
The Usefulness of the Useless
- ISBN 13:
- 9781589881167
- author:
- Ordine, Nuccio
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Paul Dry Books, Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 175
- Dimensions:
- 115mm X 180mm
- Genre:
- 17.53 x 11.43 x 1.52 centimetres, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Aesthetics,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A thought-provoking exploration of the value of useless knowledge. Nuccio Ordine argues that the liberal arts and curiosity-driven research are essential for human dignity, love, and truth in a world increasingly focused on material goods and utility. Ordine's work is inspired by the reflections of great philosophers and writers, including Plato, Dante, Montaigne, Shakespeare, Borges, and Calvino. He draws on Abraham Flexner's 1939 essay "The Usefulness of Useless Knowledge," which originally prompted him to write this book. A necessary contribution to contemporary debates about education and the role of the arts in society. This book is a timely reminder of the importance of curiosity-driven research and learning, and its value lies not only in its intellectual rigor but also in its ability to inspire and challenge our assumptions.
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