Science and Poetry
Science and Poetry by Mary Midgley, published by Psychology Press in 2001, explores the relationship between scientific understanding and personal experience. This edition spans 230 pages and is presented in English. Midgley addresses fundamental questions about the nature of knowledge, particularly whether science is the sole means to comprehend the world and the implications of viewing genes as definitive of our identity.
In this work, Midgley argues for a reconciliation between the depersonalized insights of science and the personal narratives that shape our lives. She posits that science and poetry are not opposing realms but rather complementary perspectives that contribute to a holistic worldview. By examining issues such as the mind-body relationship and societal challenges like global warming, the book emphasizes the importance of integrating diverse forms of understanding to enrich our lives and address complex problems.
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Is science the only way to understand the world and are genes ‘us’?
Renowned moral philosopher Mary Midgley tackles these pressing questions and more in her powerful new book. She asks how can we bring together the depersonalized picture of ourselves which we draw from science with the personal attitudes by which we live — how can we harmonize science and poetry?
With her customary clear style and sharp prose, Midgley points out that the fields of science and poetry are not really hostile kingdoms. They are, instead, parts of our wider world-view — snapshots taken from different angles. It is because we hold them apart that we go wrong on a host of problems, from the relation between mind and body to global warming and the debate about memes.
Invoking the unity of the imagination to restore the wholeness of our lives, Science and Poetry is a tour de force of passionate but clear-headed thinking about science and ourselves.
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