Dancing in the Dark: The "Waltz in Wonder" of Quantum Metaphysics (Signed Association Copy)

Keast, Ronald

ISBN 10: 1440136971 / ISBN 13: 9781440136979

Published by iUniverse, 2009

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About the book: Hardcover with jacket. First Edition, First Printing. Inscribed by author to a former colleague, Howard Barrows (mentioned on acknowledgements page) on half title page. Both book and jacket are in fine condition. Additional photos available upon request. Seller Inventory # 003788

Bibliographic Details

Title: Dancing in the Dark: The "Waltz in Wonder" ...

Publisher: iUniverse

Publication Date: 2009

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

In Dancing in the Dark: The "Waltz in Wonder" of Quantum Metaphysics, Dr. Ronald Keast examines the exciting and spooky scientific theories about the fundamental nature of reality and truth that have been proposed by the revolutionary science of quantum mechanics. These quantum theories, which are at the leading edge of contemporary science, propose that at the most elementary, sub-atomic level-that which underlies and is the foundation of our world, our universe, all that is-reality is radically uncertain. The certainties of science, which, for all practical purposes, replaced those of religion over two hundred years ago in the West, have been undermined and shown to be, at best, inadequate, at worst, erroneous-as have those of common sense.

This has profound metaphysical, philosophical, even theological, not to say scientific, implications. It means that we do not, and probably cannot, know what reality and truth are, that we are all dancing in the dark; dancing with faith of one kind or another.

Written for a general audience, Dancing in the Dark introduces some of these theories, connects them to their metaphysical and philosophical roots in the West, and to their mystical roots in the East, and emphasizes the value of learning about them-the value and the joy of uncertainty.

About the Author:

Dr. Ron Keast earned his B.A., M.A., and in 1974 his Ph.D. from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. Having worked as a television director, producer, and senior executive, Dr. Keast has over forty years' experience in broadcasting and education. Since 2005, Dr. Keast has written about science, philosophy, and religion.