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EDITION:25th Edition
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ISBN:1570625190
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ISBN-13:9781570625190
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PUB. DATE:January 2000
- PUBLISHER:Shambhala Publications, Inc.
The Tao of Physics: An Exploration Of the Parallels between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism / Edition 25 by Fritjof Capra, Fritjof Capra (Adapted by)
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Tao of Physics: An Exploration Of the Parallels between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticismby Anonymous
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'The Tao of Physics' delves into the apparent incongruency between Eastern and Western philosophy. This constant incongruency is what makes the two fields so compatible, what one might call complimentary knowledge. But even though it was interesting the writer had a tendency to repeat his ideas constantly throughout the book, continually making the same point over and over again.
Tao of Physics: An Exploration Of the Parallels between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticismby Anonymous
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Although there are many books in the modern day market that deal with the overlap between eastern mysticism and recent discoveries in physics, this book is a pioneer in this field. Even though it was orignally written a long time ago, I still think it is enlightening and important at this day and age. The originality of the analogies discussed in this book still stands out as one of the best. If you...
Tao of Physics: An Exploration Of the Parallels between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticismby Anonymous
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This is an excellent east meets west book! You do not have to be knowledgable in Taoism or Physics to enjoy this. I loved it from beginning to end. A more recent east meets west type of book that has a more practical orientation to everyday life is 'Rhythm, Relationships, and Transcendence' by Toru Sato. It was also pure joy to read.
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The Tao of Physics
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- Pub. Date: January 2000
- Publisher: Shambhala Publications, Inc.
- ISBN-13: 9781570625190
- ISBN: 1570625190
- Edition Description: Subsequent
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After a quarter of a century in print, Capra's groundbreaking work still challenges and inspires. This updated edition of The Tao of Physics includes a new preface and afterword in which the author reviews the developments of the twenty-five years since the book's first publication, discusses criticisms the book has received, and examines future possibilities for a new scientific world.
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The seventies best-seller tying East (Hinduism, Taoism, and Buddhism) and West (science, namely physics) here includes a new preface and an afterword in which the author reviews the developments of the 25 years since the book's first publication, discusses criticisms of the book, and examines the possibilities for a new world view. Capra received his Ph.D. in theoretical physics from the University of Vienna and is the founding director of the Center for Ecoliteracy in Berkeley, California. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Fritjof Capra has done research in theoretical high-energy physics at the University of Paris; the University of California; Stanford University; and Imperial College, London. He holds a PhD from the University of Vienna. Dr. Capra is the author of five international best sellers, The Tao of Physics (1975), The Turning Point (1982), Uncommon Wisdom (1988), The Web of Life (1996), and The Hidden Connections (2002).
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