Charles Seife
Zero: the Biography of a Dangerous Idea
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140296471
- author:
- Charles Seife
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Random House Australia
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 272
- Genre:
- Popular Philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The power of zero has been both revered and feared for centuries. From its origins as an Eastern philosophical concept to its struggle for acceptance in Europe, zero has played a pivotal role in shaping mathematics, science, and philosophy. As Charles Seife explores the history of zero, he reveals how this seemingly innocuous number has sparked some of the most profound debates in human history. From Pythagoras to Newton, Heisenberg, and beyond, numerous thinkers have grappled with its significance, often finding themselves at odds over its meaning and implications. Today, zero remains a central figure in one of the biggest scientific controversies of all time: the quest for a theory of everything. This book offers a fascinating account of zero's journey from ancient civilizations to modern physics, shedding light on its enduring impact on our understanding of the universe.
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