Brian Ridley

On Science (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Can science explain everything? Brian Ridley, a physicist himself, explores this question and more in this compelling exploration of both the scope and limits of science. Tracing back to the roots of scientific thinking in a world of 'magical ideas', he argues that science shares more with magic than we are often led to believe.
The book also explores the often overlooked relationship between science and mathematics and the uneasy relationship between the two. This is neatly linked to a fascinating discussion of relativity and quantum theory, reminding us of the many perspectives on offer within science. On Science is essential reading for all those interested in the way we think about and picture science, where it is now, and where it is going.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Mai 2001
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781134533510
• Artikelnr.: 42669290

Autorenporträt

Ridley, Brian

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Introduction
The Limits of Science
Metascience
Science and Magic
The Magical Theory of Everything
The Music of the Spheres
Science and Mathematics
Numbers
Quantum Magic
Science and the Mind
Science and Society
Science and Art
Science and Sensibility
Notes
Index