Fear of Knowledge

"anyone interested in a careful assessment for the considerations for and against social constructivism would do well to begin with Boghossian's book. Mark McEvoy, Metaphilosophy Fear of Knowledge is a clear and compelling work. Travis Dumsday, Science Et Esprit This is a great book for a seminar or discussion group. And its about time that someone wrote it. Happily, it was someone with Boghossians clarity, verve, and panache. Graham Priest, Review of Metaphysics 25/07/07 ...the book does a fine job of assessing in brief compass the sort of relativism/constructivism advocated by Rorty and his fellow travelers, and Boghossian's sophisticated and careful arguments against that Rortian view are often ingenious and invariably telling. Aimed at non-specialists, Fear of Knowledge may well suceed in distancing those who are enamored of ""postmodern relativism""...from their postmodern enthusiasms. Harvey Siegel, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews If only Boghossian's eminently reasonable book were required reading for every freshman considering entrance into the humanities... Ars Disputandi In both subject matter and execution, this book promises to become a small classic of philosophical analysis. Choice For all its sophistication and erudition, the writing is remarkably clear, free of specialized jargon, and accessible to nonspecialist readers. Choice ...lucid and effective ... Times Literary Supplement This is a book that can be read in an afternoon and thought about for a lifetime. Wall Street Journal ...a tour de force: subtle and originalbut accessible enough to be read by anyone with an interest in the subject. Wall Street Journal ...this is an important book that should be widely read. Philosophers' Magazine"