There was a time, and not so very long ago, when one discussed science in literary salons. […] Whereas D’Alembert dissolved in an ocean of sensitive molecules, Stephen Hawking announces in A Brief History of Time (1988) without any levity the imminent triumph of human reason: the reduction of the universe to a pure mathematical necessity. No longer do our speculations explore those limit points where theories lose the gravitas of their familiar power. Instead, they judge the world in the name of the power of theory.
Isabelle Stengers (Relearning to Laugh, 2000, 41)
Welcome to the Reading Group 'bookworms'
We meet regularly throughout the year to discuss topics of interest to a broad range of disciplines. We hope to be inspired by the exchange of ideas and experiences.
We usually discuss one article or book chapter each session.
Reading List
We welcome suggestions for readings and encourage you to edit this page
Policy
Our reading group is visible and accessible to invited members only.
Current participants are: Justin Cale Johnson, Nehemie Strupler
Contact
Néhémie Strupler
Freie Universität Berlin
Fachbereichs Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaften
Institut für Wissensgeschichte des Altertums
Arnimallee 10
14195 Berlin (Germany)
nehemie.strupler@fu-berlin.de
