{"product_id":"the-geography-of-insight-the-sciences-the-humanities-how-they-differ-why-they-matter-9780190865122","title":"The Geography of Insight: The Sciences, the Humanities, How They Differ, Why They Matter","description":"The humanities and the sciences face challenging times, each in their own way. The humanities suffer shrinking enrollments and budgets, and are perceived by some as irrelevant in a changing economy. The sciences face a political climate that disrespects academic expertise and challenges\u003cbr\u003esettled debates. Meanwhile age-old disputes about their spheres of knowledge continue: does scientific knowledge subsume that of the humanities? Are their forms of knowledge complementary, or ultimately at odds? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRichard Foley, a philosopher of knowledge and the former Dean of Arts and Sciences at New York University, here provides a concise and accessible overview of what the overarching goals of these disciplines are, relative to one another, and what kind of knowledge they aim to produce. His fundamental\u003cbr\u003eargument is that the sciences aim at insights that ideally are not limited to particular locations or times and are also perspective-free and wholly descriptive, whereas the humanities appropriately seek insights about specific locations and times, with the insights being perspective-based and\u003cbr\u003ehaving evaluative as well as descriptive elements. He also finds these two spheres of knowledge to be complementary in the search for understanding of our world and the human condition. The ultimate goal of Foley's investigation however is an eloquent defense and celebration of the culture of\u003cbr\u003eacademic research. In an era of sound-bites and tweet-length falsehoods, this culture values and supports long-term intellectual achievements for the good of humanity - produced with hard work, dedication, and patience. \u003cem\u003eThe Geography of Insight\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for readers both inside and\u003cbr\u003eoutside of the academy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard Foley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/02\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.00w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780190865122\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRichard Foley\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of Philosophy at New York University. He is the author of \u003cem\u003eWhen is True Belief Knowledge? \u003c\/em\u003e(2012), \u003cem\u003eIntellectual Trust in Oneself and Others\u003c\/em\u003e (2001), and \u003cem\u003eWorking Without a Net\u003c\/em\u003e (OUP 1992).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":39929222266995,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":33.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_c97bde1c-926f-46a1-a0b2-62990a54e0be.jpg?v=1647611902","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/the-geography-of-insight-the-sciences-the-humanities-how-they-differ-why-they-matter-9780190865122","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}