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Personal Knowledge: Towards a Post-Critical Philosophy

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In this work the distinguished physical chemist and philosopher, Michael Polanyi, demonstrates that the scientist's personal participation in his knowledge, in both its discovery and its validation, is an indispensable part of science itself. Even in the exact sciences, "knowing" is an art, of which the skill of the knower, guided by his personal commitment and his passionate sense of increasing contact with reality, is a logically necessary part. In the biological and social sciences this becomes even more evident. The tendency to make knowledge impersonal in our culture has split fact from value, science from humanity. Polanyi wishes to substitute for the objective, impersonal ideal of scientific detachment an alternative ideal which gives attention to the personal involvement of the knower in all acts of understanding. His book should help to restore science to its rightful place in an integrated culture, as part of the whole person's continuing endeavor to make sense of the totality of his experience. In honor of this work and his The Study of Man Polanyi was presented with the Lecomte de Noüy Award for 1959.

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Are you tired of the impersonal nature of modern science and the detachment it creates? Look no further than "Personal Knowledge: Towards a Post-Critical Philosophy" by Michael Polanyi. This groundbreaking book challenges the prevailing notion that knowledge should be devoid of personal involvement. Polanyi argues that true understanding requires the personal commitment and passionate sense of reality that only the knower can bring.

Whether you're a scientist seeking to reclaim the human element in your work or simply a curious individual longing for a more integrated culture, this book is a must-read. Polanyi's insights into the relationship between knowledge and humanity will revolutionize your perspective. Prepare to embark on a journey that will restore science to its rightful place as part of the whole person's endeavor to make sense of their experience.

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