The debate over the facts is in full swing. Many people do not merely
invent facts, but also feel the need to spread them. The lies and fake
news that serve the cause of populism is rightly appalling. Deliberate
disinformation has become a means of controlling politics and public
opinion. The purpose of this book is to oppose this up-and-coming
phenomenon of “weak thought.” It is a passionate plea for a new
Age of Enlightenment.
Scientists tend to be much more skeptical about “truths”. In the
process of formulating evidenced-based reasoning, undisputed facts are
not deliberately hidden, but put forwards for open debate. The free
expression of opinion, a free press, and the freedom of research and
teaching guarantee the discussion and debate needed to argue the
factual evidence in a democracy.
The effectiveness of education is an important issue to consider.
Learning has always been a way to deal with uncertainty. An important
aspect of education in our modern world is about preparing learners to
deal with change. It is a kind of preparation for the insecurity of
not knowing what is coming and an openness that threatens to withdraw
the proven and the validated.
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Leaving Weak Thinking Behind
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781475850505
Publisert
2019
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
Bloomsbury USA
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
Forfatter