Paris and the Birth of Public Knowledge

by John Eigenauer

Overview

Today, we take for granted that knowledge belongs to everyone; it hasn't always been that way. In fact, there was a prolonged battle over the ownership of knowledge that began around 1620 in Paris. This is the compelling story of how knowledge passed from the control of the Church, royalty, and nobility into the hands of common people. 

Product Details

BN ID:	2940166782618
Publisher:	John Eigenauer
Publication date:	07/07/2022
Sold by:	Draft2Digital
Format:	eBook
File size:	536 KB

About the Author

JOHN EIGENAUER is a professor of philosophy; he holds a doctorate in interdisciplinary Studies from Syracuse University, where he was the recipient of the prestigious Syracuse University Fellowship. Dr. Eigenauer has taught philosophy, English, mathematics, computer science, physics, and Spanish. He has delivered workshops nationally and internationally on the pedagogy of critical thinking and published articles on critical thinking and rationality as well as works of intellectual history and the Enligtenment. He has spoken internationally on the complexities of rationality. Dr. Eigenauer works closely with the National Institute of Staff and Organizational Development, which is the United States’ leading provider of professional development for community college faculty, staff, and administrators. Through NISOD, he offers workshops and seminars in the pedagogy of critical thinking.