Description
In this thought-provoking work, Midgley challenges the prevailing notion that science can answer all questions about human behavior and culture. She argues that to truly understand our humanity, we must also engage with poetry, literature, music, history, and even theology. Midgley emphasizes the importance of these disciplines in providing a holistic understanding of what it means to be human. This work is classified under philosophy and cultural studies, focusing on the interplay between scientific and poetic approaches to understanding human nature. It is a non-Fiction text and is not considered a work of Fiction. Midgley’s accessible writing style and compelling arguments have made this book a classic in discussions about the limits of scientific explanation and the value of the humanities.