The End of Science - Facing the Limits of Knowledge in the Twilight of the Scientific Age

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A wide-ranging examination of science at a turning point, exploring how leading researchers and thinkers interpret the discipline’s current trajectory and probable end-states. Through lively, anecdotal encounters and critical discussion, the work addresses where scientific progress is headed, what limits may constrain knowledge, and how major theoretical shifts reshape understanding. Written with humor and detailed observation, it invites readers to reconsider the virtues and faults of science as an evolving human endeavor.

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Pages358

Reading Time9 h 11 min

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Praise for John Horgan’s THE END OF SCIENCE “In this wonderful, provocative book . . . Horgan’s approach is to take us along while he buttonholes several dozen of earth’s crankiest, most opinionated, most exasperating scientists to get their views on where science is and where it’s going. . . . They all come to life in Horgan’s narrative.” —Washington Post Book World, front page review “Thanks to Mr. Horgan’s smooth prose style, puckish sense of humor, and wicked eye for detail, these encounters make for zesty reading. Frequently they are hilarious. . . . A thumping good book.” —Wall Street Journal “A deft wordsmith and keen observer, Horgan o¯ers lucid expositions of everything from superstring theory and Thomas Kuhn’s analysis of scienti􀂍c revolutions to the origin of life and sociobiology.” —Business Week “[The book’s] greatest pleasures 􀂎ow from Horgan’s encounters with the characters who have made science their lives.” —San Francisco Chronicle “Rich in provocative ideas and insightful anecdotes.” —Library Journal [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) “The End of Science, a lively, witty book by science writer John Horgan, exempli􀂍es the genre’s virtues and faults: It is fun to read. It will make people think.” —Reason“It is a sweeping argument, admirably brought of.” —Washington Times “John Horgan has everybody talking. Probably no science book of this year has generated as much comment.” —Rocky Mountain News “The End of Science is a revealing glimpse into the minds of some of our leading scientists and philosophers. Read it. Enjoy it, learn from it.” —Hartford Courant [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) THE END ofSCIENCE [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) THE END of SCIENCE FACING THE LIMITS OF KNOWLEDGE IN THE TWILIGHT OF THE SCIENTIFIC AGE JOHN HORGAN A MEMBER OF THE PERSEUS BOOKS GROUP NEW YORK [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) “Preface to the 2015 Edition” copyright © 2015 by John Horgan Many of the designations used by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products are claimed as trademarks. Where those designations appear in this book and the publisher was aware of the trademark claim, the designations have been printed in initial capital letters. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. For more information, address the Perseus Books Group, 250 West 57th Street, 15th Floor, New York, New York 10107. Books published by Perseus Books are available for special distribution for bulk purchase in the United States by corporations, institutions, and other organizations. For more information, contact the Special Markets Department at the Perseus Books Group, 2300 Chestnut Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19103, or call (800) 810-4145, ext. 5000, or e-mail [special.markets@perseusbooks.com](special.markets@perseusbooks.com). Text design by Jack Lenzo. A CIP catalog record for the original paperback edition of this book is available from the Library of Congress. ISBN: 978-0-465-05085-7 (ebook) A hardcover edition of this book was originally published in 1996 by Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc. Copyright © 1996 by John Horgan. First trade paperback edition published 1997 by Broadway Books. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)

FAQs

What is the central theme of The End of Science?

The book examines the trajectory of science and confronts the limits of knowledge in the context of the “twilight” of the scientific age.

How does John Horgan present scientific ideas and viewpoints?

He uses narrative encounters with prominent scientists and philosophers to bring their perspectives to life and make complex topics approachable.

What kinds of subjects does the book discuss?

It covers topics ranging from scientific revolutions and major theoretical frameworks to questions about the origin of life and broader sociobiological implications.

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