Specialization of knowledge

Specialization of knowledge

A modern development and belief that the progress of knowledge is the result of distinct and independent spheres, and that knowledge in one discipline has little connection with knowledge in another discipline. Thus, "specialists" pursue their work in isolation from one another rather than as aspects of a unity or whole.


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