Brian Ridley
On Science
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415249805
- author:
- Brian Ridley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis, Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 5.00 (w) x 7.70 (h) x 0.70 (d)
- Genre:
- Philosophy of Science - General & Miscellaneous, Science, Philosophy of, Mathematics - General & Miscellaneous
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Science has long been seen as a rational and systematic way of understanding the world. However, physicist Brian Ridley argues that this view is not entirely accurate. In "On Science", he explores the idea that science shares more with magic than we often suppose. Ridley examines the relationship between science and mathematics, and how these two disciplines have influenced each other over time. He also discusses the principles of relativity and quantum theory, highlighting the complexity and diversity of scientific thought. By tracing back to the roots of scientific thinking, Ridley sheds new light on the nature of science and its place in our understanding of the world. This book is a thought-provoking exploration of the scope and limits of science, making it an interesting read for anyone looking to understand how we think about and picture science today.
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