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Author:
Foley, Richard, 1947- author.
Title:
The geography of insight : the sciences, the humanities, how they differ, why they matter / Richard Foley.
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
Copyright Date:
2018
Description:
xv, 126 pages ; 22 cm
Subject:
Insight.
Problem solving.
Thought and thinking.
Humanities--Philosophy.
Science--Philosophy.
Humanities--Philosophy.
Insight.
Problem solving.
Science--Philosophy.
Thought and thinking.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
The humanities and sciences are different -- The distinctions -- Indexical vs. non-indexical -- Perspectival vs. non-perspectival -- Prescriptive vs. descriptive -- Individual vs. collective -- Secondary differences -- An endpoint to inquiry -- Intellectual progress -- Intellectual authority -- Simplicity and complexity -- Involvement with mentality -- Related topics -- Philosophy, the humanities, the sciences -- Stories as sources of insight -- A quick look at the social sciences -- A plea for intellectual humility.
ISBN:
0190865121
9780190865122
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1023818615
LCCN:
2017041851
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
PNAX964 -- Northeast Iowa Community College Library - Calmar (Calmar)
UQAX771 -- Des Moines Area Community College Library - Ankeny (Carroll)

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