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In Search Of Certainty
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Author : Mark Burgess
language : en
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Release Date : 2015-04-09
In Search Of Certainty written by Mark Burgess and has been published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc." this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-09 with Computers categories.
Quite soon, the world’s information infrastructure is going to reach a level of scale and complexity that will force scientists and engineers to approach it in an entirely new way. The familiar notions of command and control are being thwarted by realities of a faster, denser world of communication where choice, variety, and indeterminism rule. The myth of the machine that does exactly what we tell it has come to an end. What makes us think we can rely on all this technology? What keeps it together today, and how might it work tomorrow? Will we know how to build the next generation—or will we be lulled into a stupor of dependence brought about by its conveniences? In this book, Mark Burgess focuses on the impact of computers and information on our modern infrastructure by taking you from the roots of science to the principles behind system operation and design. To shape the future of technology, we need to understand how it works—or else what we don’t understand will end up shaping us. This book explores this subject in three parts: Part I, Stability: describes the fundamentals of predictability, and why we have to give up the idea of control in its classical meaning Part II, Certainty: describes the science of what we can know, when we don’t control everything, and how we make the best of life with only imperfect information Part III, Promises: explains how the concepts of stability and certainty may be combined to approach information infrastructure as a new kind of virtual material, restoring a continuity to human-computer systems so that society can rely on them.
Certainty
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Author : Madeleine Thien
language : en
Publisher: Granta Books
Release Date : 2017-04-06
Certainty written by Madeleine Thien and has been published by Granta Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-06 with Fiction categories.
In present-day Vancouver, Gail Lim, a producer of radio documentaries, is haunted by the mysterious events in her father's childhood in war-torn Asia, and using her skills as a journalist is driven to unravel the mystery of his past. As a boy, Matthew Lim hid in the jungle fringe near Leila Road in Japanese-occupied Sandakan, North Borneo, with Ani, a girl whose friendship shapes the rest of his life. Together they barely survive the terrifying events of the war, which shatters their families and ultimately splits them apart - until years later, they meet again, only to endure another separation. At once sweeping and intimate, Certainty crosses continents, cultures and time to explore the legacies of loss, the dislocations of war and the redemptive qualities of love.
In Search Of Certainty
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Author : Josh McDowell
language : en
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Release Date : 2003
In Search Of Certainty written by Josh McDowell and has been published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Philosophy categories.
This seeker-friendly book invites readers to discover that certainty involves some absolutes. It addresses postmodernists' view of truth, pointing to the absolute truth in the person of Jesus.
The Search For Certainty
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Author : Marcus Giaquinto
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand
Release Date : 2004
The Search For Certainty written by Marcus Giaquinto and has been published by Oxford University Press on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Philosophy categories.
Marcus Giaquinto traces the story of the search for firm foundations for mathematics. The nineteenth century saw a movement to make higher mathematics rigorous; this seemed to be on the brink of success when it was thrown into confusion by the discovery of the class paradoxes. That initiated a period of intense research into the foundations of mathematics, and with it the birth of mathematical logic and a new, sharper debate in the philosophy of mathematics. The Search for Certainty focuses mainly on two major twentieth-century programmes: Russell's logicism and Hilbert's finitism. Giaquinto examines their philosophical underpinnings and their outcomes, asking how successful they were, and how successful they could be, in placing mathematics on a sound footing. He sets these questions in the context of a clear, non-technical exposition and assessment of the most important discoveries in mathematical logic, above all Godel's underivability theorems. More than six decades after those discoveries Giaquinto asks what our present perspective should be on the question of certainty in mathematics. Taking recent developments into account, he gives reasons for a surprisingly positive response.
The Certainty Of Uncertainty
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Author : Mark Schaefer
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2018-08-23
The Certainty Of Uncertainty written by Mark Schaefer and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-23 with Religion categories.
The world is full of people who are very certain--in politics, in religion, in all manner of things. In addition, political, religious, and social organizations are marketing certainty as a cure all to all life's problems. But is such certainty possible? Or even good? The Certainty of Uncertainty explores the question of certainty by looking at the reasons human beings crave certainty and the religious responses we frequently fashion to help meet that need. The book takes an in-depth view of religion, language, our senses, our science, and our world to explore the inescapable uncertainties they reveal. We find that the certainty we crave does not exist. As we reflect on the unavoidable uncertainties in our world, we come to understand that letting go of certainty is not only necessary, it's beneficial. For, in embracing doubt and uncertainty, we find a more meaningful and courageous religious faith, a deeper encounter with mystery, and a way to build strong relationships across religious and philosophical lines. In The Certainty of Uncertainty, we see that embracing our belief systems with humility and uncertainty can be transformative for ourselves and for our world.
Are You Alone Wise
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Author : Susan Schreiner
language : en
Publisher: OUP USA
Release Date : 2011-01-27
Are You Alone Wise written by Susan Schreiner and has been published by OUP USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-27 with History categories.
The topic of certitude is much debated today. On one side, commentators such as Charles Krauthammer urge us to achieve "moral clarity." On the other, those like George Will contend that the greatest present threat to civilization is an excess of certitude. To address this uncomfortable debate, Susan Schreiner turns to the intellectuals of early modern Europe, a period when thought was still fluid and had not yet been reified into the form of rationality demanded by the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.Schreiner argues that Europe in the sixteenth century was preoccupied with concerns similar to ours; both the desire for certainty -- especially religious certainty -- and warnings against certainty permeated the earlier era. Digging beneath overt theological and philosophical problems, she tackles the underlying fears of the period as she addresses questions of salvation, authority, the rise of skepticism, the outbreak of religious violence, the discernment of spirits, and the ambiguous relationship between appearance and reality.In her examination of the history of theological polemics and debates (as well as other genres), Schreiner sheds light on the repeated evaluation of certainty and the recurring fear of deception. Among the texts she draws on are Montaigne's Essays, the mystical writings of Teresa of Avila, the works of Reformation fathers William of Occam, Luther, Thomas Muntzer, and Thomas More; and the dramas of Shakespeare. The result is not a book about theology, but rather about the way in which the concern with certitude determined the theology, polemics and literature of an age.
The End Of Certainty
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Author : Ilya Prigogine
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 1997-08-17
The End Of Certainty written by Ilya Prigogine and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-08-17 with Philosophy categories.
Nobel Laureate Ilya Prigogine discusses the irreversibility of time and his findings impact on the laws of physics.
The Book Of Certainty
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Author : Martin Lings
language : en
Publisher: Red Wheel
Release Date : 1970
The Book Of Certainty written by Martin Lings and has been published by Red Wheel this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1970 with Sufism categories.
The Pursuit Of Certainty
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Author : Shirley Robin Letwin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
The Pursuit Of Certainty written by Shirley Robin Letwin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Law categories.
By examining the thought of four seminal thinkers, Shirley Robin Letwin in The Pursuit of Certainty provides a brilliant record of the gradual change in the English-speaking peoples' understanding of "what sort of activity politics is." As Letwin writes, "the distinctive political issue since the eighteenth century has been whether government should do more or less." Nor, as many historians argue, did this issue arise because of the Industrial Revolution or "new social conditions [that] aggravated the problem of poverty" but, Letwin believes, because of the "profoundly personal reflection" of major thinkers, including Hume, Bentham, Mill, and Webb. David Hume, for example, believed that to "reach for perfection, to seek an ideal, is noble, but dangerous, and is therefore an activity that individuals or voluntary groups may pursue, but governments certainly should not." By the end of the nineteenth century, as Letwin observes, Beatrice Webb came to "equate the triumph of reason over passion with the rule of science over human life." Thus did the "pursuit of certainty" displace the traditional English understanding of the limitations of human nature--hence the necessity of limits to governmental power and programs. Consequently, in our time, "Politics was no longer one of several human activities and at that not a very noble one; it encompassed all of human life" in quest of philosophical "certainty" and social perfection. The Liberty Fund edition is a reprint of the original work published by Oxford in 1965. Shirley Robin Letwin (1924-1993) was a Professor of Political and Legal Philosophy at Harvard, Cambridge, and the London School of Economics. Please note: This title is available as an ebook for purchase on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and iTunes.
In Search Of Rationality
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Author : Pasquale De Marco
language : en
Publisher: Pasquale De Marco
Release Date : 2025-05-20
In Search Of Rationality written by Pasquale De Marco and has been published by Pasquale De Marco this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-05-20 with Philosophy categories.
In an era of unprecedented information and uncertainty, "In Search of Rationality" emerges as an illuminating guide to navigating the complexities of modern life. This thought-provoking book embarks on an intellectual journey to explore the enigmatic nature of rationality, unraveling its intricate tapestry and revealing its profound implications for our lives. With clarity and erudition, the book delves into the foundations of belief, examining the role of evidence, experience, and culture in shaping our convictions. It dissects the intricate mechanisms of reasoning and logic, uncovering the power of deduction, induction, and intuition in our pursuit of knowledge. Venturing beyond the realm of abstract theory, the book explores the practical applications of rationality in our everyday lives. It offers invaluable insights into making rational choices, managing risk and uncertainty, and cultivating intellectual humility. The book delves into the intricate relationship between rationality and morality, examining the role of reason and compassion in ethical decision-making. It traverses the contested terrain of religion and rationality, seeking common ground and understanding amidst differing worldviews. The book also casts a discerning eye towards the future of rationality, pondering the impact of artificial intelligence, the challenges of information overload, and the rise of post-truth politics. It envisions a world where rationality prevails, where critical thinking is prized, and where evidence-based decision-making guides our actions. "In Search of Rationality" is an invitation to embark on a transformative intellectual adventure, to question our assumptions, challenge our beliefs, and embrace the transformative power of rationality. It is a journey that promises to enrich our understanding of the world, enhance the quality of our decisions, and illuminate the path towards a more rational and fulfilling life. This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of the modern world with clarity, critical thinking, and a commitment to truth. It is a timely and thought-provoking exploration of rationality, offering a roadmap for living a more rational and fulfilling life. If you like this book, write a review on google books!