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"Seldom, if ever, within the scientific tradition, has the excitement of the universe been expressed in such memorable phrasing."
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Communicating his ideas in the form of a classical dialogue between a youth and a wise elder cosmologist Brian Swimme crafts a fascinating exploration into the creativity suffusing the universe. His explication of the fundamental powers of the cosmos is mystical and ecstatic; it shocks the reader into a physiological explosive awareness of the stuff of being. Most significantly Dr Swimme succeeds in articulating the need to activate one's own creative powers. He writes: If humans committed themselves to their deepest allurements with the same devotion that stars bring to their own activation of power the Earth would enter a new era of well-being. Brian Swimme Ph.D. is a specialist in mathematical cosmology.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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There is probably no better way to introduce the non-scientist to the philosophical implications of the emerging 'quantum' worldview. As a mathematical cosmologist, Brian understands the details behind the amazing revelations of the 'new physics' and with unique talent weaves a wonderful tale of the complementary meaning we must see in these details. I have used this book as a primary text in courses I have taught in science and society and years later had students recall with great fondness the sense of awe, spirit and personal vision it awakened in them. This is not another work of the nice but limited science-and -religion-are-the-same school, but a truly deep and accessable presentation of the new scientific worldview that combines technical understanding with spiritual meaning. A true gem that educates and inspires hope!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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This has to be my all time favourite book. I have lost count of the number of copies that I have owned and given away. Swimme's accessible and poetic writing evokes a sense of child-like awe and wonder at the cosmos, grounded in (what was at the time) cutting edge scientific theory. He takes the cliche 'we are all made of stardust'and gives it depth, meaning, reality. Who could resist the idea that we are physically changed - become a different being - simply by looking at the moon?
Critics could - and probably have - accused Swimme of anthorpomorphism. I prefer to see just the opposite: that he shows how patterns of human behaviour and feeling mirror those occuring throughout the universe, from sub-atomic to cosmological level.
Swimme places the human as the vehicle through which the whole of the cosmos is able to appreciate itself. And by doing so, leaves one with a sense of power, place and purpose. An inspiration.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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As a supplement to the thoughts of Lonergan, Ursula Franklin, Thomas Aquinas, and Plato, this book serves to put into poetic terms the dance of physics, biology, cognitive thought, creation, evolution, spirituality, psychology, love, life, death, meaning, and essentially everything else this universe holds. It was interesting to see this work done in the matter of the dialogues - it worked for the Greeks for teaching difficult topics. The book holds much more meaning if you have already studied concepts of life, such as those expressed by Lonergan. The reader is really forced to think in a completely different manner in order to understand Swimme's thoughts. You look at everything differently after reading this; you gain a new love of life and in the process become more human. I would whole-heartedly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in life and existence, no matter what your background knowledge is. Best thing out there!
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This book made me a reverent athiest
Like another reviewer, I was given this book when I was a teenager, and it did have a pronounced effect on me for which I am truly grateful. Read more
Published 19 months ago by M. J. McCall
A wonderful Introduction to the New Cosmology
I was blessed to have had the opportunity to study this book while in college. Swimme's dynamic writing style and grasp on the mystical is refreshing in these days of atheism and... Read more
Published on 19 April 1999
This is a fantastic book about science and religion!
When I was a teenager this book was given to me by a stranger. It has positively contributed to my ideas and understanding of science and man's conception of the world. Read more
Published on 22 Mar 1999
When you wonder..."Why am I here?" or "What's my...
Read this book. I do not align myself, or my opinion of this book with any organized belief system...religious or otherwise. Read more
Published on 15 Sep 1998
One of the most outstanding books ever written
This book is terrific. Using the classical dialogue between teacher and student, the dynamics of the universe unfold like gentle breezes on an Autumn afternoon. Read more
Published on 15 Aug 1998
We can be the heart and mind of the universe.
To meet the modern crisis, Swimme says we need nothing less than a new creation story, a new cosmology.In the light of the new physics, this is what he presents. Read more
Published on 13 April 1998
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