ISBN: 9780802838056 - the fire in the equations: science, religion, and the search for god (8 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. In this beautifully and intelligently written book, Ferguson not only reports on some of the intellectual tremors jolting the world of thinking women and men, but also considers the basic questions with penetrating analysis, yet at a very readable level. . . . An excellent book. --ChoiceHeralded for its readability and scholarship, The Fire in the Equations offers a fascinating discussion of scientific discoveries and their impact on our beliefs. The book's title is derived from Dr. Stephen Hawking's pondering, What is it that breathes fire into the equations and makes a universe for them to describe?Originally published in the U.S. in 1995, it provides an excursion through new theories of quantum physics and cosmology, ranging from the nature of time, the big bang, the unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics, laws of nature and their possible relation to God, chaos theory, black holes, Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, particle physics, Darwin's theory of evolution, and the role of God in all these equations. It even raises such questions as how God might answer prayers from the point of view of physics.While she gives no absolute answers, Kitty Ferguson takes the reader through a world of paradoxes and improbabilities, explaining how it is possible to believe both in a pre-determined universe and in free will as a theory of human behavior. She concludes that what we know about science doesn't necessarily make God inevitable, but does not rule God out either.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. In this beautifully and intelligently written book, Ferguson not only reports on some of the intellectual tremors jolting the world of thinking women and men, but also considers the basic questions with penetrating analysis, yet at a very readable level. . . . An excellent book. --ChoiceHeralded for its readability and scholarship, The Fire in the Equations offers a fascinating discussion of scientific discoveries and their impact on our beliefs. The book's title is derived from Dr. Stephen Hawking's pondering, What is it that breathes fire into the equations and makes a universe for them to describe?Originally published in the U.S. in 1995, it provides an excursion through new theories of quantum physics and cosmology, ranging from the nature of time, the big bang, the unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics, laws of nature and their possible relation to God, chaos theory, black holes, Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, particle physics, Darwin's theory of evolution, and the role of God in all these equations. It even raises such questions as how God might answer prayers from the point of view of physics.While she gives no absolute answers, Kitty Ferguson takes the reader through a world of paradoxes and improbabilities, explaining how it is possible to believe both in a pre-determined universe and in free will as a theory of human behavior. She concludes that what we know about science doesn't necessarily make God inevitable, but does not rule God out either.…

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Signed Copy . Very Good dust jacket. Inscribed by author on title page. Writing inside.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Missing. London, 1995; black cloth covered boards; minimal shelf wear; dust jacket missing; 8vo - over 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; interior clean and unmarked; 307 pages.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good+. No Dust Jacket. First US Edition; First Printing. B&W Illustrations & Photographs; 308 pages; Ex-Library copy with usual identifiers. Otherwise in Very Good condition. No noteworthy defects. No markings on text pages. DJ flaps were cut and taped on the endpapers.; - We offer free returns for any reason and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your order will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. Dust jacket in very good condition. First edition, first printing. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Pages are clean. Binding is secure. Secure packaging for safe delivery.…