A review by schleyer
Consilience: The Unity of Knowledge by Edward O. Wilson

3.0

Considering that I agree with its empiricist conclusions, I found the arguments pretty uninspired. In particular, all the examples of how one might analyze the arts or complex social issues from a “scientist” standpoint were totally rudimentary and superficial. And for a book that speaks out against tribalism, it has a pretty tribal Eurocentric vibe, especially with his snide remarks against gender or racial studies. I like Wilson’s other, more focused works much better.