Many appreciate Richard P. Feynman’s contributions to twentieth-century physics, but few realize how engaged he was with the world around him—how deeply and thoughtfully he considered the religious, political, and social issues of his day. In this collection of lectures that Richard Feynman originally gave in 1963, unpublished during his lifetime, the Nobel Prize–winning physicist discusses several mega questions of science. What is the nature of the tension between science and religious faith? Why does uncertainty play such a crucial role in the scientific imagination? Is this really a scientific age? What explains our universal fascination with flying saucers, faith healing, and telepathy?
Marked by Feynman’s characteristic combination of rationality and humor, these lectures provide an intimate glimpse at the man behind the legend. At the start of his final lecture he says, “I dedicate this lecture to showing what ridiculous conclusions and rare statements such a man as myself can make.” Rare, perhaps, and irreverent, sure. But ridiculous? Not even close.
This is quintessential Feynman—reflective, amusing, and ever enlightening.
© 2006 Blackstone Publishing (Ljudbok): 9781481544313
Utgivningsdatum
Ljudbok: 1 januari 2006
Many appreciate Richard P. Feynman’s contributions to twentieth-century physics, but few realize how engaged he was with the world around him—how deeply and thoughtfully he considered the religious, political, and social issues of his day. In this collection of lectures that Richard Feynman originally gave in 1963, unpublished during his lifetime, the Nobel Prize–winning physicist discusses several mega questions of science. What is the nature of the tension between science and religious faith? Why does uncertainty play such a crucial role in the scientific imagination? Is this really a scientific age? What explains our universal fascination with flying saucers, faith healing, and telepathy?
Marked by Feynman’s characteristic combination of rationality and humor, these lectures provide an intimate glimpse at the man behind the legend. At the start of his final lecture he says, “I dedicate this lecture to showing what ridiculous conclusions and rare statements such a man as myself can make.” Rare, perhaps, and irreverent, sure. But ridiculous? Not even close.
This is quintessential Feynman—reflective, amusing, and ever enlightening.
© 2006 Blackstone Publishing (Ljudbok): 9781481544313
Utgivningsdatum
Ljudbok: 1 januari 2006
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Fredrik
25 feb. 2020
Jag har hört referenser till Feynman när jag läst Dawkins, Dennett och Douglas Adams, men jag önskar att jag tidigare upptäckt Feynman och läst honom. Tänk så klarsynt han var, redan på 60-talet. Och med vilken enkelhet och elegans och framförallt humor han tar sig an frågor om vad vetenskap och hur den är en viktig del av vår civilisation. Lyssna! Du kommer inte ångra det.
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