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Science, Order and Creativity

by David Bohm, F. David Peat · 1987

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The authors argue that science has lost its way in recent years and needs to go beyond a narrow and fragmented view of nature and embrace a wider holistic view that restores the importance of creativity and communication for all humanity.

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creativitycreativityMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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medium · 328 pages

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