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"Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress" by Steven Pinker presents a data-driven argument for how reason, scientific thinking, and humanism have propelled human progress. The book challenges pessimistic views by highlighting advancements in health, safety, and prosperity, emphasizing the role of rationality in shaping a better world. With historical insights and statistical evidence, it reinforces why embracing reason and critical thinking is essential for continued global improvement.
Author
Steven Pinker
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Steven Pinker (PhD) is a Canadian-American cognitive psychologist, linguist, and bestselling author renowned for his work on language, cognition, and social relations. He is the Johnstone Family Professor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University. His 2018 book, "Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress," highlights the achievements of Enlightenment values, emphasizing reason and science as drivers of progress.
Steven Pinker (PhD) is a Canadian-American cognitive psychologist, linguist, and bestselling author renowned for his work on language, cognition, and social relations. He is the Johnstone Family Professor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University. His 2018 book, "Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress," highlights the achievements of Enlightenment values, emphasizing reason and science as drivers of progress.
Language
English
Topic
Mental Health, Continuous Development
Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress
Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress
ISBN 10|13
0143111388 | 978-0143111382
Print Length
576 pages