The Two Cultures And The Scientific Revolution by C. P. Snow
The Rede Lecture, 1959
The book in question presents an influential argument about the widening gulf between two fundamental areas of modern society: the sciences and the humanities. The author, a scientist and novelist, asserts that the lack of communication and understanding between these "two cultures" hinders solutions to global problems and stifles intellectual progress. He advocates for a more integrated approach to education and intellectual life, where mutual understanding and collaboration between scientific and literary intellectuals can lead to a more informed and cohesive society capable of addressing its most complex challenges.
The 2937th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1959
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 58-60
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- None
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- Books that Shaped the Century (LOGOS 20th Century Books Project)
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