Ridley, Brian
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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A strong contribution to the high profile new thinking in Action Series.
Well written and very accessible.
Ridley has a proven track record as a writer of popular science books, e.g. Time, Space and Things (Canto,1995)
The book is packed with examples. It also looks at the tense relationship between religion and science
The book is packed with examples, also looks at the tense relationship between religion and science
The market includes philosophy; courses in science studies; philosophy of science, especially scientism; sociology sociology of science; religion and science
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
Can science explain everything? This is a compelling exploration of the scope and limits of science. Essential reading for those interested in how we think about and picture science, where it is now, and where it is going.
'Thought-provoking and well-written ... an excellent introduction to a number of important questions residing at that interface where philosophy borders on science, and science becomes philosophical.' - John Casti, Nature
'The great value of this book is that it goes much further and deeper than a mere statement of principle ...' - Jean-Marc Ley-Leblond, Physics World
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Ridley, Brian
