Reason, Social Myths, and Democracy |
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Author:
| Hook, Sidney |
Series title: | Great Books in Philosophy Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-87975-672-7 |
Publication Date: | May 1991 |
Publisher: | Prometheus Books, Publishers
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $16.99 |
Book Description:
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Offers a critique of "scientifically inadequate ways of belief". Reviewing the powerful ideas of Christianity, mythology, Marxism, nationalism, democracy, and other belief systems, the author remains firm in his conviction that no such system can long survive if it resists the rational dictate of true scientific method.
Offers a critique of "scientifically inadequate ways of belief". Reviewing the powerful ideas of Christianity, mythology, Marxism, nationalism, democracy, and other belief systems, the author remains firm in his conviction that no such system can long survive if it resists the rational dictate of true scientific method.