"The only shibboleth the West has is science. It is the premise of modernity and it defines itself as a rationality capable of, indeed requiring separation from politics, religion and really, society. Modernisation is to work towards this."
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Bruno Latour (1947–2022) was a pioneering French philosopher and sociologist renowned for his groundbreaking work in science and technology studies. Best known for his development of Actor-Network Theory, Latour challenged traditional perspectives on science, arguing that knowledge is constructed through complex networks of relationships. His influential writings, including "We Have Never Been Modern," reshaped debates on the intersections of society, politics, and the environment. Latour's legacy endures through his profound insights into how humans interact with the world around them, inspiring new generations of thinkers.
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