SAKHAROV
This is the story of a brilliant scientist who was at the heart of the 20th century developments in sub-atomic physics and cosmology, but yet…… Read More »
Category: Science Philosophy of Science
The Hidden Connections
It is 25 years since I first crowded into a room overlooking Trinity College Gate in Cambridge to hear a talk by Fritjof, who had…… Read More »
THE UNDERGROWTH OF SCIENCE: DELUSION, SELF-DECEPTION AND HUMAN FRAILTY
In the film 'Monty Python's Life of Brian' there is a famous scene where religious fundamentalists (actually women wearing false beards) gather eagerly to stone…… Read More »
The God of Hope and the End of the World
The key word of this book is in the title: hope. John Polkinghorne's treatment of the theme of the end of the world begins with…… Read More »
Debating Matters - Science - Can we Trust the Experts?
This is an important issue that has come to the forefront in the past few years following a number of disasters, hyped prospects and the…… Read More »
Quantum Theory
John Polkinghorne begins his short book with the quotation from Richard Feynman: 'I think I can safely say that no one understands quantum mechanics'. However,…… Read More »
Philosophy of Science, a Very Short Introduction
Another excellent book in this OUP series. It begins with a brief history of science, moving on to scientific reasoning and the nature of explanation…… Read More »
The Problem of the Unity of Science
This volume represents the proceedings of the International Academy of the Philosophy of Science in 2000. It addresses the important theme of the unity of…… Read More »
How the Laser Happened, Adventures of a Scientist
A well written and engaging account of Nobel Laureate Charles Townes' career both as a scientist and public servant. Presents what is effectively a major…… Read More »
The Silent Sound
A follow-up and update to the author's earlier book 'Mind, Body and Electromagnetism' and dealing with the same range of topics at a time when…… Read More »