A Social History of Truth: Civility and Science in Seventeenth-Century England (Science and Its Conceptual Foundations series) Paperback – Illustrated, 15 Nov. 1995

On time and as promised.

A Social History of Truth covers a lot of territory and the author, Steven Shapin, leaves no stone unturned. I appreciate the elevated writing style, the book's straight forward composition, and the thorough manner in which each aspect of the topic is covered. From its simple definition of truth to the complex interlacing of truth, honesty, and honor and their impact on the development of the scientific method, Professor Shapin's book provides a reader with a fulfilling understanding of the consequences of truth in societal development. One cannot put this book down without concluding that respect for truth and honesty is the cornerstone to science, society and human destiny. So long as truth is respected humanity moves forward; when it is neglected expect scientific stagnation and societal decline. The author explains it a lot better than I just did. You need to read the book.

Whether you are a casual student of history or just a passerby, A Social History of Truth offers you many reasons to evaluate further and re-evaluate still your beliefs/values/truths and ultimately your ideology. Western thought is certainly based in a tradition that favors the popular. This book will give you insight into how Western thought/science has arrived where it is today. I highly recommend.

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