Description
Tracing the evolution of humanity’s understanding of reality from ancient Greek philosophy through Newton and Einstein, this captivating introduction to modern physics asks what the universe is fundamentally made of. Carlo Rovelli explores the frontier of quantum gravity, where space and time, matter and energy, and particles and waves may reveal themselves as aspects of a deeper unity. Blending scientific history with insights from philosophy and literature, he challenges familiar ideas about continuity, infinity, and the nature of the world around us. Written in clear, lyrical prose, the book offers both an accessible guide to groundbreaking physics and a meditation on how we come to know reality.
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hardcover
Allen Lane
Published Apr 17, 2016
ISBN: 9780241257968
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First Published
2016
Language
eng
Translation
From: ita
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