THE TAO OF PHYSICS An Exploration of the Parallels between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism

Fritjof Capra

ISBN 10: 0394731115 / ISBN 13: 9780394731117

Published by Shambhala, Colorado, 1975

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Very Good in wraps. Rubbing along panel edges. Small number sequence inked on FEP. ; 8.9 X 5.8 X 1.2 inches.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE TAO OF PHYSICS An Exploration of the Parallels between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism
• Publisher: Shambhala, Colorado
• Publication Date: 1975
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0394731115
• ISBN 13: 9780394731117
• Binding: Softcover
• Edition: First Edition; First Printing.
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Synopsis

The universe: an eternal cosmic dance of subatomic particles of relationships at once paradoxical, yet somehow unified.

Mystics explore our universe through meditation. Nuclear physicists explore it through experimentation and hypothesis. Their paths to the truth could not be more different-but the amazing thing is that in their own ways, the mystics and the scientists are discovering the same truths about our world.

In non-technical language, with no complex mathematics or formulae, this thought-provoking program explores the main concepts and theories of modern physics, the revelations coming from particle accelerators and laboratories-and compares them with the ancient tenets of Hinduism, Buddhism and Taoism. In the process, we gain a clear and fascinating picture of how such seemingly disparate areas of thought are ultimately quests for the same kind of understanding.

Review

"A brilliant best seller. . . . Lucidly analyzes the tenets of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism to show their striking parallels with the latest discovery in cyclotrons."--"New York" magazine "A pioneering book of real value and wide appeal."--"Washington Post""I have been reading the book with amazement and the greatest interest, recommending it to everyone I meet and, as often as possible, in my lectures. I think you have done a magnificent and extremely important job."--"Joseph Campbell"