Description
Humane Science
Book Summary
This work explores the intersection between humanistic knowledge and modern science, proposing an analysis of how we understand the human being. The author, Alfredo Fierro, examines three modes of knowledge that emerged after the Renaissance—the essay, experimental science, and modern philosophy—and defends a clear stance in favor of a naturalistic and objective science of the human condition. An essential book for those seeking to understand the foundations of scientific knowledge about humanity.
What is it about?
Starting from the humanist turn of the Renaissance, the book identifies three major approaches to the knowledge of the human being that emerged around the year 1600. These currents are represented by emblematic figures: Montaigne with the essay, Galileo with experimental science, and Descartes with modern philosophy. Confronted with these options, Humane Science does not remain neutral; the author aligns himself with a naturalistic and objective perspective, arguing that the study of the human condition must be based on a rigorous scientific method, far removed from mere subjective opinion.
Main Themes
- The evolution of human knowledge from the Renaissance to modernity
- The scientific method applied to the study of the human condition
- The critical comparison between the essay, experimental science, and modern philosophy
- The defense of a naturalistic and objective epistemology
- The legacy of Montaigne, Galileo, and Descartes in the understanding of the human being
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and professionals in philosophy, epistemology, and the human sciences, as well as readers interested in the history of thought and scientific popularization. It will also be of great value to those seeking a well-founded reflection on the role of science in the knowledge of humanity.
What this book offers
- A clear and argued vision of the different ways of knowing the human being
- A critical analysis that confronts humanistic and scientific traditions
- A solid defense of objectivity and the scientific method in the study of the human condition
- A historical framework that connects Renaissance thought with current debates
Technical Data
- Author: FIERRO, ALFREDO
- Publisher: ANTHROPOS EDITORIAL
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: PHILOSOPHY: EPISTEMOLOGY AND THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE, PHILOSOPHY: LOGIC, SCIENCE: GENERAL ISSUES, SCIENTIFIC POPULARIZATION
- Collection: NO COLLECTION
- Weight: 200 g
Editorial Review
Humane Science offers a rigorous and well-founded intellectual proposal, ideal for readers looking for a critical and non-neutral approach to the relationship between humanism and science. The work stands out for its expository clarity and its ability to connect historical debates with current epistemological issues, becoming a useful reference both for the academic field and for the educated reader interested in the nature of knowledge.