Consilience
Book description
In this groundbreaking new book, one of the world's greatest living scientists argues for the fundamental unity of all knowledge and the need to search for what he calls consilience, the composition of the principles governing every branch of learning. Edward O Wilson, the pioneer of sociobiology and biodiversity, once…
Why read it?
1 author picked Consilience as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
The ultimate big-picture book. Wilson outlines how fields like history and the humanities can incorporate insights from biology and the study of human nature—to the benefit of both science and the arts. A bracing look at the future of human knowledge.
From Sam's list on the wonders of biology.
Want books like Consilience?
Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Consilience.
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in philosophy, Richard Feynman, and biology?
10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about philosophy, Richard Feynman, and biology.