Yourgrau, Palle
A Word Without Time: The Forgotten Legacy of Godel and Einstein
- ISBN 13:
- 9780465092949
- author:
- Yourgrau, Palle
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Basic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 210
- Dimensions:
- 137 mm X 203 mm
- Genre:
- Cosmology & the universe
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A World Without Time: The Forgotten Legacy of Godel and Einstein In 1942, two of the most influential minds of the 20th century, Kurt Godel and Albert Einstein, formed a remarkable friendship that spanned their daily commutes. Their conversations ranged from science and philosophy to politics and the history of German science. Godel's groundbreaking proof, published in 1949, challenged the fundamental understanding of time in the universe. Einstein's endorsement of this result was reluctant, yet he could find no way to refute it. This discovery has had a profound impact on our understanding of the cosmos, yet it has largely been overlooked. Palle Yourgrau's book, A World Without Time, sets out to rectify this oversight, shedding light on the remarkable work of Godel and Einstein. By exploring their collaboration and the implications of Godel's proof, Yourgrau aims to restore Godel's rightful place in the history of science. This book is a fascinating exploration of the intersection of logic, philosophy, and physics, and a testament to the enduring legacy of two brilliant minds.
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