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The Higher Foolishness: With Hints as to the Care and Culture of Aristocracy, Followed by Brief Sketches on Ecclesiasticism, Science and the Unfathome
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PhilosophyGeneral SociologyHistory & Philosophy of Science
ISBN13: 9781025705293
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 236
Weight: 1.12
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Higher Foolishness is a compelling and analytical examination of the persistence of human error, specifically focusing on what author David Starr Jordan terms sciolism-the practice of presenting superficial or false knowledge as profound truth. In this collection of essays and sketches, Jordan explores the various manifestations of intellectual folly across the realms of science, religion, and social organization. The work provides a critical look at how unfounded beliefs and pseudo-scientific theories gain traction, contrasting them with the disciplined pursuit of genuine scientific understanding.
The text is organized into thoughtful meditations on the care and culture of aristocracy, followed by brief but incisive sketches regarding ecclesiasticism and the vast, unfathomed universe. Jordan uses his background as a prominent scientist and educator to advocate for a worldview grounded in logic and empirical evidence. By deconstructing the eccentricities and dogmas of his time, he highlights the perennial necessity of skepticism and the rigorous application of the scientific method. The Higher Foolishness serves as a timeless defense of reason, offering readers a sharp-witted guide to navigating the complexities of human thought and the many ways in which the mind can be led astray by elegant but empty assertions.
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