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The Death of Expertise: The Campaign Against Established Knowledge and Why It Matters

Thomas M. Nichols
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The Death of Expertise: The Campaign Against Established Knowledge and Why It Matters

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017

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Thomas M. Nichols

The Death of Expertise: The Campaign Against Established Knowledge and Why It Matters

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Philosophy

Education

Psychology
Setting

2010s

Topic
Philosophy

Arts & Culture

Education
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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In The Death of Expertise: The Campaign Against Established Knowledge and Why It Matters, Thomas M. Nichols explores how growing distrust in experts and established knowledge affects society. The author examines the cultural shifts, technology's role, and the consequences of people's skepticism towards expertise, advocating for a renewed appreciation of informed authority.

Informative

Challenging

Contemplative

Unnerving

Dark

Reviews & Readership

4.2

12,224 ratings

72%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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The Death of Expertise by Thomas M. Nichols critiques society's increasing dismissal of expert knowledge. Reviews praise its timely analysis of anti-intellectual trends, though some argue it overlooks systemic factors affecting trust in expertise. Overall, the book raises crucial questions about valuing expert insight in a democratic society.

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Who Should Read The Death of Expertise: The Campaign Against Established Knowledge and Why It Matters?

Readers interested in The Death of Expertise by Thomas M. Nichols are typically curious about challenges to expert knowledge in society. They might also enjoy Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman and The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz, which explore decision-making and information overload.

4.2

12,224 ratings

72%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Philosophy

Education

Psychology
Setting

2010s

Topic
Philosophy

Arts & Culture

Education
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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