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In November 2011, the cognitive scientist, philosopher and political activist Noam Chomsky arrived in Australia to receive the Sydney Peace Prize. He delivered lectures and answered questions about economics, history, international relations, linguistics, philosophy, justice and much more: What is unique about human language How is it related to c

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This concise book introduces nonphysicists to the core philosophical issues surrounding the nature and structure of space and time, and is also an ideal resource for physicists interested in the conceptual foundations of space-time theory. Tim Maudlin's broad historical overview examines Aristotelian and Newtonian accounts of space and time, and tr

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In our scientific age an understanding of physics is part of a liberal education. For lasting benefits the intelligent non-scientist needs a course of study that enables him to learn genuine science carefully and then encourages him to think about it and use it. This book is suitable for those who want to know what physics really is.

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By explaining how to sire multicolored horses, produce nuts without shells, and create an egg the size of a human head, this title conveys a fascination with tricks and illusions that makes it a work difficult for historians of science to take seriously.

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Drawing on the insights of towering figures like Karl Popper and Thomas Kuhn, this book shows how key questions in science matter, often in personal, practical and political ways.

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Capra argues that at the end of the 20th century we are shifting away from the mechanistic world of Descartes and Newton to a holistic, ecological view. He establishes patterns between ideas from such diverse fields as Buddhism and quantum physics.

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From stem cell technology and genetic screening to new reproductive possibilities - the unprecedented developments in science are among the most contentious issues of our times. This work includes essays which explore the ethical decisions we must make and ask the question: what must we protect about our humanity for future generations

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An exploration of the scientific mindsetsuch character virtues as curiosity, veracity, attentiveness, and humility to evidenceand its importance for science, democracy, and human flourishing.

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The multifaceted work of the late Susan Leigh Star is explored through a selection of her writings and essays by friends and colleagues.

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An analysis of two heuristic strategies for the development of mechanistic models, illustrated with historical examples from the life sciences.

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In Dyson's view science and religion are two windows through which we can look out at the world around us. This book is a revised version of a series of the Gifford lecture. They allowed Dyson the licence to express everything in the universe, focusing on the diversity of the natural world and then the diversity of human reactions.

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In Life is a Miracle, the devotion of science to the quantitative and reductionist world is measured against the mysterious, qualitative suggestions of religion and art. Berry sees life as the collision of these separate forces.

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"A survey of formal, informal, and interdisciplinary methods used by philosophers of science aimed at teaching specific techniques as well as introducing a wide variety of methodologies to practitioners"--

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A pioneering book that shows how the two great themes of classic science, order and chaos, are being reconciled in a new and unexpected synthesis.

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The world didn't end on 10 September 2008, but the possibility may have got you thinking: was it worth the risk What is the point of science actually This book considers these questions and explores the social and ethical implications of science by linking them to issues facing scientists: human extinction, and extraterrestrial intelligence.

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Explains the central ideas of the quantum revolution and uncertainty principle. This book reveals how words and concepts familiar in daily life can lose their meaning in the world of relativity and quantum physics.

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"Presents a synthesis of specific properties of living organisms as they can be described by modern research in order to generate a coherent theory of life"--

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Presents a revolutionary theory that bridges the divide between science and spirituality. This title explains how interactions lead to interconnections that produce instantaneous and multifaceted coherence - what happens to one part, also, happens to the other parts and, hence, to the system as a whole.

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John Willinsky creates a thought experiment to work out the distinctions of knowledge and information and what the computerisation of data holds for the uses of knowledge.

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An extraordinary and challenging synthesis of ideas uniting Quantum Theory, and the theories of Computation, Knowledge and Evolution, Deutsch's extraordinary book explores the deep connections between these strands which reveal the fabric of realityin which human actions and ideas play essential roles.