The Triumph Of Uncertainty by Alfred I. Tauber
A philosophical and practical defense of uncertainty in science and medicine, arguing that unpredictable, complex biological and social systems resist purely reductionist, deterministic models; the author traces historical and conceptual roots of scientific overconfidence, shows how probabilistic reasoning, pluralistic methods, and ethical reflection can improve clinical care and public policy, and advocates epistemic humility, patient-centeredness, and strengthened trust between experts and the public as ways to responsibly manage risk and deepen scientific understanding rather than seeking illusory certainty.
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