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Time, Science and Philosophy
Hector C. Parr
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Now, as never before, the big questions of life - purpose, the mind, physical nature - are tied together as philosophers have to take on board the findings of scientists about the mysteries of the universe and physicists seek to explain ideas of human destiny. All too often this crossover results in confusion being worse confounded. Professional philosophers are seldom equipped to comprehend cutting-edge scientific research, and when scientists attempt to explain their findings they mystify the ordinary reader. Yet the public remains eager to be enlightened; hence the great bestsellers that end up unread.This book is different. Without ever ... Read more
Now, as never before, the big questions of life - purpose, the mind, physical nature - are tied together as philosophers have to take on board the findings of scientists about the mysteries of the universe and physicists seek to explain ideas of human destiny. All too often this crossover results in confusion being worse confounded. Professional philosophers are seldom equipped to comprehend cutting-edge scientific research, and when scientists attempt to explain their findings they mystify the ordinary reader. Yet the public remains eager to be enlightened; hence the great bestsellers that end up unread.This book is different. Without ever ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
James Clarke & Co Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780718829643
SKU
V9780718829643
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Ref
99-34
About Hector C. Parr
Hector C. Parr was educated at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Darlington, and Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. For many years he taught Mathematics and Computing. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists and an audio engineer in his spare time.
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