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Science: The Glorious Entertainment

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In Science: The Glorious Entertainment, Jacques Barzun critiques the overemphasis on scientific thought in modern society. He argues that while science has advanced, it has also led to a "disenchantment" of the world, stripping it of mystery and richness. Barzun suggests that science, by focusing on rational explanation, fails to address deeper human needs for meaning and value, which were once met by religion and superstition. His work encourages a broader education in the humanities rather than early specialization in science.12

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