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'The Tao of Physics' is Fritjof Capra's classic exploration of the connections between Eastern mysticism and modern physics. An international bestseller, the book's central thesis, that the mystical traditions of the East constitute a coherent philosophical framework within which the most advanced Western theories of the physical world can be accommodated, has not only withstood the test of time but is ever more emphatically endoresed by ongoing experimentation and research.
Fritjof Capra addresses recent scientific developments in this, the third edition, in the form of a chapter-length afterword on 'The Future of the New Physics'.
'The parallels are indeed most striking'
SIR BERNARD LOVELL
'In the role of interpreter of the 'philosophy' of physics today, Dr Capra has few equals'
JOHN GRIBBIN, 'TES'
About the Author
Fritjof Capra received his PhD in theoretical physics from the University of Vienna and has done research in high-energy physics at several European and American universities. Capra has written and lectured extensively about the philosophical implications of modern science and is author of ‘The Tao of Physics’, ‘The Turning Point’ and ‘Uncommon Wisdom’.
Currently Director of the Centre for Ecoliteracy in Berkeley, California, he lives in Berkeley with his wife and daughter.
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Quote from book - "I also hope to find among my readers many physicists with an interest in the philosophical aspects of physics, who have not come in contact with the religious philosophies of the East. They will find that Eastern Mysticism provides a consistent and beautiful philosophical framework which can accommodate our most advanced theories of the physical world"
Originally published in 1975 this book was the first of its kind, and its findings still apply some thirty years later.
Fritjof explores eastern mysticism in the from of Hinduism, Buddhism, Chinese thought, Taoism and Zen, with devoting many pages to introduce them and provides the reader with a good insight into these religions.
Fritjof does not inject much humour into his work, but does have quite an interesting take on discoveries in that discoveries, most often come to people in an almost daydreaming state, as did this book come into being. His writing is clear and at times concise, at others, elaboration on the subject is very well included and there is little in this book to get bored with.
What Fritjof does is take excerpts from the different schools of thought and shows how this correlates with scientific findings of the 20th century; he does this with ease and grace. The main thing to be taken away from this book is the idea that some of those things were written 1000's of years ago, and science has been playing `catch up' with the mystics. Definitely worth reading if you like science or not, but more so if you like science.
Originally published in 1975 this book was the first of its kind, and its findings still apply some thirty years later.
Fritjof explores eastern mysticism in the from of Hinduism, Buddhism, Chinese thought, Taoism and Zen, with devoting many pages to introduce them and provides the reader with a good insight into these religions.
Fritjof does not inject much humour into his work, but does have quite an interesting take on discoveries in that discoveries, most often come to people in an almost daydreaming state, as did this book come into being. His writing is clear and at times concise, at others, elaboration on the subject is very well included and there is little in this book to get bored with.
What Fritjof does is take excerpts from the different schools of thought and shows how this correlates with scientific findings of the 20th century; he does this with ease and grace. The main thing to be taken away from this book is the idea that some of those things were written 1000's of years ago, and science has been playing `catch up' with the mystics. Definitely worth reading if you like science or not, but more so if you like science.
63 of 65 people found the following review helpful
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This is the book which is said to have turned the philosophy of scientific endeavours in academic communities on both sides of the Atlantic on its head. It is easy to see why. The first edition of this book appeared in 1975 - Quantum physics and Relativity theory were beginning to make more sense than earlier and finding favour with more and more young minds round that time. To be jolted with the idea of this "modern" science paralleling Eastern thought and mysticism was bound to have an impact. Coming from the East myself and being fortunate enough to have studied Quantum physics and Relativity at college, I went through this book with an extremely fine toothcomb. And couldn't fault it - except for some easily pardonable pacifist statements. I wouldn't recommend this book if you want to learn more about QP - read Feynman's lectures if you want to do that. But if you want to find out more about what Eastern thought is and how religion and philosophy there tie in with modern science and the consequent "organic" world view - you would want to take a look at this book.
43 of 45 people found the following review helpful
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In this book Capra manages to encapsulate the true nature of existence. No mean feat. In an inspired act of synthesis, he demonstrates that both modern Western science and traditional Eastern spirituality reveal the same core truth: that the universe is one interconnected whole, a ceaseless flux of living energy of which we are all part.
What is more, he argues his case with clarity, conciseness and a total lack of spiritual mumbo-jumbo.
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What a lot of drivel
I read this book before studying either Eastern mysticism or modern physics. Even then I got the feeling that the book can be summarised: "here is a statement from a modern... Read more
Published 1 month ago by AstroStatistician
The Tao of Physics
Fascinating book; confirming the wisdom of ancient civilization; humbling the arogance of modern ascertion. Read more
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He may understand the science, but...
I found this book to be a load of rubbish. Whilst Capra knows a lot about physics his knowledge of mysticism is sorely lacking. Read more
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A seminal classic that was one of the first pieces of reading that began to change my worldview, and till today, remains one of the first attempted `consilience' of science and... Read more
Published 11 months ago by N. Marik
Epic Fail (Kindle Version)
As a text on physics and eastern culture, the book delivers an interesting journey rich in comparisons and enlightments.
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The quantum and mystical words agree
The Tao of Physics: An exploration of the parallels between modern physics and Eastern mysticism, by Fritjof Capra, Wildwood House, UK, 1975; Fontana, 1983, 384 ff. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Dr. H. A. Jones
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The human mind has a predisposition to religious belief,if it is not being satisfied by conventional means then it expresses itself through the spirit of the age. Read more
Published 20 months ago by nicholas hargreaves
A fascinating read
I was recommended this book from a friend and am so far delighted with the concepts it presents. If you learn intuitively (rather than just intellectually) I would highly recommend... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mr. Mark Charlton
A book not to be missed
Find out in this book just how it is that the great eastern religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism have been revealing the quantum physics throughout the centuries. Read more
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The Tao of Physics is a book that can be read by anyone and I think that there is something to be learnt by everyone who reads it. Read more
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