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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      December 2009
      November 1994
      ISBN:
      9780511622823
      9780521476805
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511622823
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      (246 x 189 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.57kg, 316 Pages
      • Subjects:
      Physics and Astronomy, History, Philosophy and Foundations of Physics
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    One of the central questions of physics is whether or not a Theory of Everything is possible. Many physicists believe that such a theory might be attainable, a belief which has led to speculation that we might one day 'know the mind of God'. But what would be the philosophical implications of having a blueprint for the Universe? In this fascinating book, a group of distinguished physicists and philosophers examine not only the claims of modern physics, but also the impact these claims have on our view of the world. Based on talks given at the Third Erasmus Ascension Symposium in The Netherlands, the book contains contributions from John Barrow, Paul Davies, Dennis Dieks, Willem Drees, Paul Feyerabend, Bas van Fraassen, Mary Hesse, Gerard 't Hooft and Ernan McMullin.At a time when many people view science with deep suspicion, this book will be of great interest to anyone wishing to explore the complex relationships that exist between physics and philosophy, theology and ideology.

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    ‘the articles are mostly extremely well written and make for enjoyable and stimulating reading. The style is straightforward and without scholarly pedantry and jargon; the writers let the big ideas speak for themselves.’

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    ‘This book has a brief bibliography and a useful index. It is a challenging text, to be recommended to the many who have enjoyed the struggle to follow Stephen Hawking through his Brief History of Time .’

    Charles Pereira Source: Tropical Agriculture Newsletter

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