The Quest for Unity of Knowledge : E.O.Wilson

The Quest for Unity of Knowledge
“Now, it is not quite so shocking to suggest that the brain is not a blank slate…that is a pivotal idea in addressing this subject intellectually.”


Consilience – Consilience is the key to unification. The word “consilience” was first used by the philosopher and historian of science William Whewell in 1840. It refers to a "jumping together" of knowledge by the linking of facts and fact-based theory across disciplines to create a common groundwork of explanation.
Natural Sciences – The study of the natural world, comprising physics, chemistry, and biology.
Humanistic Sciences – The study of human activity, thought, and behavior.