Society and Knowledge

V. G. Childe

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English

Routledge
30 November 2023

Social & cultural history; Prehistoric archaeology; Social & political philosophy

Series: World Perspectives

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.

By: V. G. Childe
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032180502
ISBN 10: 1032180501
Series: World Perspectives
Pages: 148
Publication Date: 30 November 2023
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

V. G. Childe