What We Can Never Know

Blindspots in Philosophy and Science

David Gamez

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Continuum
15 February 2007

Philosophy; Philosophy of science

Contemporary philosophy and science strive to give a complete account of the world and our position in it. In this original and provocative book, David Gamez engages the reader in a series of colourful thought experiments that illustrate the limits of this mission. Although we commonly believe that science will give a final description of everything, What We Can Never Know reveals blindspots in many of our theories that completely undermine their ability to explain reality. Each chapter explores these problems using a popular question or topic in philosophy, such as our perception of space, the nature of time, scepticism or the relationship between reason and madness. In this series of lively studies, Gamez pushes our everyday assumptions to their limits and opens up fresh perspectives on philosophy and science. By leading the reader progressively through key areas of our knowledge, this book will leave you questioning everything that you think you know.

By: David Gamez
Imprint: Continuum
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9780826491619
ISBN 10: 0826491618
Publication Date: 15 February 2007
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1. Stable and Collapsing Theories 2. Evidence for the Brain? 3. Impossible Speech about Time 4. Merging Madness and Reason 5. Lost in the Labyrinths of Knowledge Endings... Notes Index

Reviews for What We Can Never Know: Blindspots in Philosophy and Science

Drawing together several of the main streams of philosophical thought, the author offers much more than just an overview of various attempts to surpass the limits of our knowledge of ourselves and everything else. <br>-David Braid, Philosophy Now, 2009