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The Tao of Physics: An Exploration of the Parallels Between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism is a 1975 book by physicist Fritjof Capra. A bestseller in the United States, it has been translated into 23 languages. Capra summarized his motivation for writing the book: “Science does not need mysticism and mysticism does not need science.
- F. Capra, V. N. Mansfield
- 1975
Mar 2, 2021 · The Tao of Physics: An Exploration of the Parallels Between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism. Here is the book that brought the mystical implications of subatomic physics to popular consciousness for the very first time—way back in 1975.
Jan 1, 1975 · This updated edition of The Tao of Physics includes a new preface and afterword in which the author reviews the developments of the twenty-five years since the book's first publication, discusses criticisms the book has received, and examines future possibilities for a new scientific world.
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Mar 7, 2018 · The Tao of Physics. Capra’s first book challenges much of conventional wisdom by demonstrating striking parallels between ancient mystical traditions and the discoveries of 20th century physics.
The Tao of Physics (1975) asserts that mysticism and modern science are more closely related than you think. In fact, Capra posits that anyone who is interested in rational thought will see that both just simply make sense.
Jun 24, 2010 · An international bestseller which has sold over one million copies worldwide, The Tao of Physics is a classic exploration of the connections between Eastern mysticism and modern physics.
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Mar 1, 1976 · Capra's thesis is that the world views of the modern physicist, developed by observation of external reality, and of the traditional eastern mystics, developed by internal observation (meditation), have very much in common.
