Science and Scientification in South Asia and Europe

By: Axel Michaels and Christoph Wulf

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Synopsis: This volume critically examines the role of science in the humanities and social sciences. It studies how cultures and societies in South Asia and Europe underwent a transformation with the adoption or adaptation of scientific methods, turning ancient cultural processes and phenomena into an enhanced scientific structure. The chapters in this book 　 Discuss the development of science as a method in modern and historical contexts and the differences between modern science, scientification and pseudoscience. Study the interactions between bodies of knowledge such as Sanskrit and computer science; mathematics and Vedic mathematics; science and philosophy.　 Drawing on textual material, extensive fieldwork and in-depth interviews, this book will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of philosophy, Indology, history, linguistics, history and philosophy of science and social science.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781000051872
Related ISBNs:: 9780429353215, 9780367371715, 9780367371715
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 03/31/20
Copyrighted By:: selection and editorial matter, Axel Michaels and Christoph Wulf
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Social Studies, Philosophy, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Axel Michaels
Edited by:: Christoph Wulf