Modern physics has had a profound influence on almost all aspects of human society.
An edition of The Tao of Physics
(1975)
The Tao of physics
an exploration of the parallels between modern physics and eastern mysticism
by Fritjof Capra
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The Tao of Physics is a book about the relationship between physics and spirituality.
The book explores the parallels between Eastern mysticism and modern physics. It discusses the similarities between the two fields, and how they can be used to help understand each other. The book also discusses the concept of the Tao, or the way, and how it relates to physics.
The Tao of Physics is considered to be one of the first books to popularize the concepts of modern physics for a general audience. It has been translated into many languages and has sold millions of copies worldwide.
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Mysticism, Philosophy, Physics, Religion and science, Physique, Philosophie, Mysticisme, Physics textbooks, Textbooks, Science textbooks, Physics, popular works, Physics, philosophy, Taoism, Philosophy and science, Religious aspects, Religion, Quantum theory, Weltbild, Physik, Mystik, Östliche Philosophie, Philosophie orientale, Philosophie et physiqueShowing 10 featured editions. View all 35 editions?
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The tao of physics: an exploration of the parallels between modern physics and Eastern mysticism
2010, Shambhala
in English
- 5th ed.
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The Tao of physics: an exploration of the parallels between modern physics and Eastern mysticism
1991, Shambhala Publications
in English
- 3rd ed., expanded.
0877735948 9780877735946
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The Tao of physics: an exploration of the parallels between modern physics and Eastern mysticism
1983, New Science Library, Shambhala, Distributed in the U.S. by Random House
in English
- 2nd ed., rev. and updated. --
0877732469 9780877732464
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The tao of physics: an exploration of the parallels between modern physics and Eastern mysticism
1982, Flamingo
in English
- 3rd ed.
0006544894 9780006544890
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The Tao of physics: an exploration of the parallels between modern physics and eastern mysticism
1977, Bantam Books
in English
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The Tao of physics: an exploration of the parallels between modern physics and eastern mysticism
1977, Bantam Books
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The Tao of physics: an exploration of the parallels between modern physics and eastern mysticism
1975, Shambhala, distributed in the U.S. by Random House
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The Tao of physics: an exploration of the parallels between modern physics and eastern mysticism
1975, Shambhala, distributed in the U.S. by Random House
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The Tao of Physics: An Exploration of the Parallels Between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism
1975, Bantam Books
Mass Market Paperback
in English
- 1st edition
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The Tao of physics: an exploration of the parallels between modern physics and Eastern mysticism
Publish date unknown, Shambhala, Distributed in the U.S. by Random House
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- 4th ed., updated, 25th anniversary ed
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Book Details
Table of Contents
I: The way of physics
Modern physics
a path with a heart?
Knowing and seeing
Beyond language
The new physics
II: The way of eastern mysticism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Chinese thought
Taoism
Zen
III: The parallels
The unity of all things
Beyond the world of opposites
Space-time
The dynamic universe
Emptiness and form
The cosmic dance
Quark symmetries
A new koan?
Patterns of change
Interpenetration.
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