Includes bibliographical references (pages 200-212) and index.
Contents
Understanding ancient societies -- Science in ancient civilizations? -- Carving out territories -- A common logic? -- Searching for truth -- The questionability of belief -- Styles of enquiry and the question of a common ontology -- The use and abuse of classification -- For example and against -- Universities: their histories and responsibilities -- Human nature and human rights -- A critique of democracy.
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