Within reason
Donald B. Calne
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Within reason
Published
August 8, 2000
Publisher
Vintage
Pages
352
ISBN-13
9780375703225
ISBN-10
0375703225
Description
Offering both a general explanation of the way the mind works and a compelling humanistic defense of the value of science and rationality, Calne shows that reason has no direct links to the brain's pathways of pleasure and satisfaction that motivate our behavior. Reason is simply a powerful tool put into the service of goals it cannot determine or change. Within Reason delineates how reason - through its deployment in all domains of human endeavor, from science to religion, from ethics, commerce, and government to art and music - has enabled mankind to achieve dominance over all other forms of life without providing any specifiable content, beyond survival, to the meaning of existence. Echoing the great religious and philosophical traditions but written from the perspective of a neurologist, Within Reason offers a new picture of the role of rationality in both evolution and daily consciousness.
Kritik der reinen Vernunft
The Prophet
Summa Theologica
Gulliver's Travels
Frygt og Bæven
Del sentimiento trágico de la vida en los hombres y en los pueblos
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Within reason?
This edition of Within reason has approximately 352 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 Within reason?
For most readers, Within reason typically takes between 7h 20m and 4h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 88,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 52m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 88,000 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 Within reason?
The estimated word count for Within reason is approximately 88,000 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 Within reason?
Within reason was written by Donald B. Calne.
When was Within reason published?
The publication date for this specific edition is August 8, 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.