Egginton, William
The Rigor of Angels: Borges, Heisenberg, Kant, and the Ultimate Nature of Reality
- ISBN 13:
- 9780593316306
- author:
- Egginton, William
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pantheon Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 15.6 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A profound exploration of the human condition, this book delves into the ultimate nature of reality through the works of three influential thinkers: Borges, Heisenberg, and Kant. The author masterfully weaves together the ideas of these three minds to reveal a profound truth about our place in the world. Through the lens of philosophy, science, and fiction, the book sheds light on the fundamental limits of human understanding. It reveals that there is an irreconcilable difference between reality "out there" and reality as we experience it, and that this disparity is at the heart of some of the greatest enigmas in the universe. Elegantly written and thought-provoking, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the intersection of philosophy, science, and human experience.
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