In this book one of Britain's leading popular philosophers tackles a question that is at the root of our civilization: What is knowledge for?. This book should be of interest to students and teachers of philosophy, sociology, education, cultural studies, cognitive science, history of ideas.
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." . . it is a well-written, witty, and entertaining account of the absurdity of most recent philosophy that she offers us, which will bring solace and hope to the lover of wisdom."
-"The Canadian Catholic Review
"Readers disturbed by the philosophical turn toward highbrow technical battles' will welcome this timely and insightful account."
-"Choice, July 1989
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