The Tacit Dimension
Author | : Michael Polanyi |
Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages | : 129 |
Release | : 2009-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780226672984 |
ISBN-13 | : 0226672980 |
Rating | : 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Tacit Dimension written by Michael Polanyi and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2009-05 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Tacit Dimension" argues that tacit knowledge -tradition, inherited practices, implied values, and prejudgments- is a crucial part of scientific knowledge. This volume challenges the assumption that skepticism, rather than established belief, lies at the heart of scientific discovery.