The Tacit Dimension

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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)

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Book Synopsis The Tacit Dimension by : Michael Polanyi

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.

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