Consilience
Edward Osborne Wilson
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Consilience
Published
March 30, 1999
Publisher
Vintage
Pages
384
ISBN-13
9780679768678
ISBN-10
067976867X
Description
"In this new book, the American biologist Edward O. Wilson argues for the fundamental unity of all knowledge and the need to search for consilience - the proof that everything in our world is organized in terms of a small number of fundamental natural laws that comprise the principles underlying every branch of learning." "Professor Wilson shows how and why our explosive rise in intellectual mastery of the truths of our universe has its roots in the ancient Greek concept of an intrinsic orderliness that governs our cosmos and the human species - a vision that found its apogee in the Age of Enlightenment, then gradually was lost in the increasing fragmentation and specialization of knowledge in the last two centuries. Drawing on the physical sciences and biology, anthropology, psychology, religion, philosophy, and the arts, Professor Wilson shows why the goals of the original Enlightenment are surging back to life, why they are reappearing on the very frontiers of science and humanistic scholarship, and how they are beginning to sketch themselves as the blueprint of our world as it most profoundly, elegantly, and excitingly is."--Jacket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Consilience?
This edition of Consilience has approximately 384 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Consilience?
For most readers, Consilience typically takes between 8h 0m and 5h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 96,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 24m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 96,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Consilience?
The estimated word count for Consilience is approximately 96,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Consilience?
Consilience was written by Edward Osborne Wilson.
When was Consilience published?
The publication date for this specific edition is March 30, 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.