The beginning of infinity. Explanations that change the world
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Quote "... Progress does not have to have an end at all, but it always has a starting point - the reason why it began, the event that contributed to this, or the necessary condition for its beginning and successful development. Each of these starting points is the "beginning of infinity" from the standpoint of the scientific field under consideration. At first glance, it seems that for the most part they are in no way connected. However, all of them are parts of one whole, that is inherent in our reality and what I call the very beginning of infinity. "
David Deutsch
What about the book
British physicist David Deutsch is not only one of the founders of the theory of quantum calculations, but also a philosopher seeking to comprehend the "eternal issues" of humanity in the context asked by the development of science. The core question of this book: is there a limit for human progress? The answer is expressed in the title: we are standing at the beginning of the endless path, which will lead us, putting forward and criticizing them, our universal mind. We took this path in the Enlightenment, but it is easy to get down from it under the influence of erroneous philosophical ideas, to which the author considers many currents of thought - from positivism to postmodernism, not to mention religion. An example of a retreat from the path of reason in science is a Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics. Deuts sees a reasonable alternative to her in the interpretation of Everett, from which the picture of the world follows as multi -senior. But the sphere of interests of the author is not limited to science. Based on the ideas of Karl Popper and the concept of a reasonable explanation, Deuts formulates the theory of cognition, from which it derives the existence of objective truth in ethics and aesthetics, as well as political principles that contribute to unlimited progress.
Why is the book worthy of reading
The book contains arguments in favor of the fact that progress both in the field of theory and in the field of practice is due only to the desire of people to find reasonable explanations.
You will get acquainted with all areas of natural sciences and philosophy.
You will find an explanation, and also understand when progress is possible and when not.
Who is the author
David Deutsch - a British theoretical physicist, a professor of Oxford University, made a huge contribution to the development of quantum computing. For his merits, Deutsch was awarded the Dirak medal (Nobel laureate and one of the founders of quantum physics) and was accepted into the elite of the British scientific world - the London Royal Society
Quote "... Progress does not have to have an end at all, but it always has a starting point - the reason why it began, the event that contributed to this, or the necessary condition for its beginning and successful development. Each of these starting points is the "beginning of infinity" from the standpoint of the scientific field under consideration. At first glance, it seems that for the most part they are in no way connected. However, all of them are parts of one whole, that is inherent in our reality and what I call the very beginning of infinity. "
David Deutsch
What about the book
British physicist David Deutsch is not only one of the founders of the theory of quantum calculations, but also a philosopher seeking to comprehend the "eternal issues" of humanity in the context asked by the development of science. The core question of this book: is there a limit for human progress? The answer is expressed in the title: we are standing at the beginning of the endless path, which will lead us, putting forward and criticizing them, our universal mind. We took this path in the Enlightenment, but it is easy to get down from it under the influence of erroneous philosophical ideas, to which the author considers many currents of thought - from positivism to postmodernism, not to mention religion. An example of a retreat from the path of reason in science is a Copenhagen interpretation of quantum mechanics. Deuts sees a reasonable alternative to her in the interpretation of Everett, from which the picture of the world follows as multi -senior. But the sphere of interests of the author is not limited to science. Based on the ideas of Karl Popper and the concept of a reasonable explanation, Deuts formulates the theory of cognition, from which it derives the existence of objective truth in ethics and aesthetics, as well as political principles that contribute to unlimited progress.
Why is the book worthy of reading
The book contains arguments in favor of the fact that progress both in the field of theory and in the field of practice is due only to the desire of people to find reasonable explanations.
You will get acquainted with all areas of natural sciences and philosophy.
You will find an explanation, and also understand when progress is possible and when not.
Who is the author
David Deutsch - a British theoretical physicist, a professor of Oxford University, made a huge contribution to the development of quantum computing. For his merits, Deutsch was awarded the Dirak medal (Nobel laureate and one of the founders of quantum physics) and was accepted into the elite of the British scientific world - the London Royal Society
Author:
Author:Дэвид Дойч
Cover:
Cover:Hard
Category:
- Category:Comics and Graphic Novels
- Category:Reference books
- Category:Natural sciences
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:Offset
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-91671-909-3
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