Our standard images of science and scientists fail to portray the way in which scientists themselves experience science—as an aesthetic quest. They ignore the way in which scientists are driven by a passion for beauty and a childlike thirst to… Read More ›
The story of modernity, including its successes and failures, often revolves around several crucial points that arguably represent a break with the pre-modern past. Depending on our political, religious, social, and personal tastes, we celebrate it as a human success… Read More ›
I am grateful to Brian Martin for his thoughtful review of my book, Escaping Maya’s Palace. Yet there is more to say about the hidden psychological underbelly of modern civilization and capitalism and about the prospects for social transformation. …… Read More ›
Author Information: Priyadarshini Vijaisri, Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, vijaisri@csds.in. Vijaisri, Priyadarshini. “The Turn of Postscript Narratives.” Social Epistemology Review and Reply Collective 7, no. 10. (2018): 22-27. The pdf of the article gives specific page references. Shortlink: https://wp.me/p1Bfg0-41H Recalcitrant… Read More ›
Author Information: Francesco Piraino, Scuola Normale Superiore, École des hautes études en sciences sociales, francesco.piraino@sns.it Piraino, Francesco. “Bruno Guiderdoni—Among Sufism, Traditionalism and Science: A Reply to Bigliardi.” Social Epistemology Review and Reply Collective 3, no. 11 (2014): 21-24. The PDF… Read More ›
Author Information: Adam Riggio, McMaster University, adamriggio@gmail.com Riggio, Adam. “‘I Feel Like I’ve Heard All This Before,’ A Reply to Stenmark and Lukes.” Social Epistemology Review and Reply Collective 3, no. 5 (2014): 73-76. The PDF of the article gives… Read More ›