From Knowledge to Wisdom: A Revolution in the Aims and Methods of Science

Abstract

What critics said about the First Edition of this book 'Maxwell is advocating nothing less than a revolution (based on reason, not on religious or Marxist doctrine) in our intellectual goals and methods of inquiry… There are altogether too many symptoms of malaise in our science-based society for Nicholas Maxwell's diagnosis to be ignored.'Professor Christopher Longuet-Higgins, Nature 'a strong effort is needed if one is to stand back and clearly state the objections to the whole enormous tangle of misconceptions which surround the notion of science to-day. Maxwell has made that effort in this powerful, profound and important book.' Dr. Mary Midgley, University Quarterly'The essential idea is really so simple, so transparently right… It is a profound book, refreshingly unpretentious, and deserves to be read, refined and implemented.' Dr. Stewart Richards, Annals of Science'Maxwell's book is a major contribution to current work on the intellectual status and social functions of science ... [It] comes as an enormous breath of fresh air, for here is a philosopher of science with enough backbone to offer root and branch criticism of scientific practices and to call for their reform.' Dr. David Collingridge, Social Studies of Science'Maxwell has, I believe, written a very important book which will resonate in the years to come. For those who are not inextricably and cynically locked into the power and career structure of academia with its government-industrial-military connections, this is a book to read, think about, and act on.'

Personality Traits, Machiavellianism Intelligence, Irrational Beliefs among Chronically Ill Older People and COVID-19 Outbreak

“…These Chronically ill older people adopt more irrational dealing methods as they have more irrational beliefs and cunning mechanism for life goals. Similarly, those Chronically ill older people with Mach Intelligence had negative relation with emotional irresponsibility as Chronically ill older people with emotional irresponsibility have less desired goals so the less careless attitude can make Chronically ill older people are less manipulative in achievement of life goals [27,28].…”