The Invention of Science

The book explores the transformative impact of the discovery of America in 1492, challenging the prevailing belief that all significant knowledge was already known. David Wootton posits that this event marked the beginning of a new era, introducing the idea of discovery and paving the way for scientific innovation. By shifting the focus from the past to the potential for future knowledge, it highlights how this pivotal moment reshaped human understanding and the pursuit of progress.