The book offers a fundamental view on the problem of forgetting in sociology in general and
within sociology of knowledge. Furthermore it focuses - as a case study - on the field of
modern science. With recourse to the term oblivionism' originally introduced with
ironic-critical intent by the german romance scholar Harald Weinrich it analyzes the
fundamental and multifaceted problem of the loss of knowledge in the field of science. A
declarative-reflective an incorporated-practical and an objectified-technical memory motif is
at the centre. These form the basis for the development of the three forms of forgetting that
are also central to modern science: forgetfulness wanting to forget and ultimately making
one forget.
