Description
The current debate on the corona virus shows that knowledge, and with that science, plays a
central role in the struggle to preserve humanity. Knowledge provides opportunities to influence
the world, for better or worse. In times when emotions and appeals to baser instincts often
triumph over reason and humanity, Ernst Peter Fischer reminds us of the goal of science that
has been pursued since the Enlightenment: “to facilitate the conditions of human existence”.
In his new book, the bestselling author takes us on an instructive, varied and enjoyable journey
through the history of knowledge and science.
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Author Biography
Prof. Dr. Ernst Peter Fischer lectures in the history of science at the University of Heidelberg, and is the author of numerous non-fiction books, including the bestseller “Die andere Bildung” (“The Other Education”).
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- Publisher S. Hirzel Verlag
- Publication Date May 2021
- Orginal LanguageGerman
- ISBN/Identifier 9783777628745
- FormatHardback
- Primary Price 25 EUR
- Pages232
- ReadershipGeneral
- Publish StatusPublished
- Original Language TitleVom Staunen in der Welt. Was Wissenschaft möglich macht - und was nicht
- Copyright Year2021
