Society and Knowledge

Originally published in 1956, the well-known archaeologist here takes on the role of philosopher. The author argues that knowledge is a social phenomenon, and that our intellectual life is the product of social heritage: reality is the product of different opinions of various societies.

List of contents

1. The Prehistory of Knowledge 2. Knowing and Remembering 3. Patterns, Correspondence and Communication 4. Symbols and Their Meanings 5. Ideas as Meanings 6. Knowledge as a Social Construction 7. The Categories as Constructional Tools 8. Individual and Society 9. Truth and Truths 10. My Beliefs.

About the author

V. G. Childe

Summary

Originally published in 1956, the well-known archaeologist here takes on the role of philosopher. The author argues that knowledge is a social phenomenon, and that our intellectual life is the product of social heritage: reality is the product of different opinions of various societies.

Product details

• Authors: V. G. Childe, Childe V. G.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2023
• EAN: 9781032180502
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3218050-2
• No. of pages: 148
• Series: World Perspectives
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; PHILOSOPHY / General, PHILOSOPHY / Social, HISTORY / Social History, Philosophy, Social & cultural history, Social & political philosophy, Archaeology, Social and cultural history, Prehistoric archaeology