Philosophy, Science, and Common Sense

【Content Introduction】
"Philosophy, Science, and Common Sense" is Chen Jiaying's representative work. This book is not only a review of mankind's pursuit of knowledge in history, but also an inquiry into the essence of human beings and the essence of knowledge.
Humanity relentlessly explores the truths of this world precisely because we believe the answers exist. Yet, along the path of knowledge, we often stumble, and questions arise, such as, "Why study this?" Is it really true, as Lao Tzu said, "To learn is to increase day by day, to cultivate the Way is to decrease day by day"? As we explore the paths of science or the humanities, we sometimes find ourselves lost in the uncertainty of whether our understanding of the world is deepening or deviating.
Humanity's efforts to explain the world began with mythology and witchcraft, and continued with philosophy and science. After overcoming countless obstacles, we arrived at heliocentrism, Newtonian mechanics, the theory of evolution, and quantum physics, ultimately establishing science as the voice of "truth." On the one hand, people often reflect on why science has achieved such success. People experience the same world, so why did science emerge only in Europe? On the other hand, we have also paid a price for science's success: using science to approach "truth" has excluded the human mind from the realm of truth. Within the edifice of science, built on mathematics and experimental thinking, there is no place for human good and evil, joy and sorrow. Is science truly the best answer to the world?
Philosophy, Science, Common Sense is Chen Jiaying's retrospective from the forefront of human cognitive development: Let's return to our roots. Is our pursuit of truth about exploring unknown territories and making previously unknown discoveries? Or is it about understanding the world we inhabit, resolving confusion in this complex world, and living better?
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【Editor's Recommendation】
1. This new edition of "Philosophy, Science, and Common Sense" features a reimagined final chapter by Professor Chen, along with a fresh review and proofreading. This is a resounding return! First published in 2005, "Philosophy, Science, and Common Sense" is the seminal work that introduced Chen Jiaying to the public's attention. Over the past decade, it has received rave reviews.
2. While this book focuses on the philosophy of science, it also represents Chen Jiaying's response to the debates between science and humanities and between theory and reality in human knowledge. For a generation of young readers, Science, Philosophy, and Common Sense has become a guiding light in their worldview and academic careers.
3. Using profound thought and extensive knowledge, Chen Jiaying conveys plain and pertinent philosophical ideas, addressing the perplexities of ordinary intellectual readers. Does science represent truth? Why do people become less able to understand the world the more they learn? What is the role of philosophy in modern life? ... Many of the questions Chen Jiaying examines naturally puzzle us on our journey to knowledge.
4. "Philosophy, Science, and Common Sense" is also an accessible introduction to the philosophy of science. "Philosophy of science" is a critical examination of scientific thinking and logic, which is particularly important in today's era of scientific advancement. What kind of scientific concepts have the power to overturn perceptions and spark change? What's the difference between the "theoretical existence" and the "real existence" of gravitational waves and dark matter? These are all topics that this book deeply addresses.

2018-03-01

中信出版社

New Thought Culture

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