"Science does not need mysticism and mysticism does not need science, but man needs both." --Fritjof Capra, Ph.D.<BR>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.<BR>
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First published in 1975, The Tao of Physics rode the wave of fascination in exotic East Asian philosophies. Decades later, it still stands up to scrutiny, explicating not only Eastern philosophies but also how modern physics forces us into conceptions that have remarkable parallels. Covering over 3,000 years of widely divergent traditions across Asia, Capra can't help but blur lines in his generalizations. But the big picture is enough to see the value in them of experiential knowledge, the limits of objectivity, the absence of foundational matter, the interrelation of all things and events, and the fact that process is primary, not things. Capra finds the same notions in modern physics. Those approaching Eastern thought from a background of Western science will find reliable introductions here to Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism and learn how commonalities among these systems of thought can offer a sort of philosophical underpinning for modern science. And those approaching modern physics from a background in Eastern mysticism will find precise yet comprehensible descriptions of a Western science that may reinvigorate a hope in the positive potential of scientific knowledge. Whatever your background, The Tao of Physics is a brilliant essay on the meeting of East and West, and on the invaluable possibilities that such a union promises. --Brian Bruya
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Granted, the 'Bootstrap' theory is passe, so critics often allege so is the thesis of the book. Yet, it seems to me, many parallels have strengthened in the intervening years, such as the notion of bidirectional time, and the multiverse solution to EPR. It seems to me, the common denominator of mysticism is access to an orthogonal dimension of 'time' from the point of view of which, our linear time is 'stationary'. At any rate, it seems to me that prof. Victor Mansfield's 'Science Synchronicity and Soul Making' is the best update to Capra's thesis. Also 'Quantum Questions' is a good sourcebook complement, as another reviewer mentioned, though Wilber seems to have some professional jealousy towards Capra. Schrodinger's own 'My View of the World' is also important. Even though Schrodinger himself dismisses the attempts to 'prove' mysticism via physics, it is clear his mystical view of the world finds noo contradiction in his view of physics.
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If you take a close look at Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism you would realize that these religions/philosophies give much meaning and purpose to the human condition. Moreover, these eastern systems allow an individual to realize their innermost nature without discarding science. Lesser-developed religions, such as Christianity, require one to have blind faith in doctrines that in many instances are utter nonsense. This book clearly shows the spiritual and intellectual superiority of the eastern faiths over junkie faiths such as Christianity. The amount of harmony displayed between western science and eastern mysticism not only shows the superiority of the Asian faiths over their western rivals, but that Christians have much to learn from the greater world traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism.
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There are many solid books on connections and continuity in history and religion and physics. However, Jacob Bronowski, "The Ascent of Man", would turn me over in my grave if he found out that I was reading such books as this. There are too many quasi science quasi religion books that want to take some principle and reinterpret it to be a New age truth or prove the some old blind philosopher beat us too it for example (The Seat of the Soul.)
Dr. Capra is drawing parallels in two fields and not trying to say, "See I told you so". He takes the time and pages to describe the science and does a good job of distilling complex religions down to single chapters. I leave it up to Dr. Capra and you to determine if there really is any parallel. A parallel does not mean equivalents. If you are a Gary Zukav sort of person, this book will not help you at all.
Dr. Capra is drawing parallels in two fields and not trying to say, "See I told you so". He takes the time and pages to describe the science and does a good job of distilling complex religions down to single chapters. I leave it up to Dr. Capra and you to determine if there really is any parallel. A parallel does not mean equivalents. If you are a Gary Zukav sort of person, this book will not help you at all.
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There are many solid books on connections and continuity in history and religion and physics. However Jacob Bronowski, "The Ascent of Man", would turn me over in my grave if he found out that I was reading such books as this. There are too many quasi science quasi religion books that want to take some principle and reinterpret it to be a New age truth or prove the some old blind philosopher beat us too it for example (The Seat of the Soul.) Dr. Capra is drawing parallels in two fields and not trying to say "see I told you so". He takes the time and pages to describe the science and also does a pretty good job of distilling complex religions down to single chapters. I leave it up to Dr. Capra and you to determine if there really is any parallel. A parallel does not mean equivalents. If you are a Gary Zukav sort of person this book will not help you at all.
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Man has two components: his essence and his social/cultural context. What the author tries to convey is, no matter the surroundings, the nature of his thoughts are always the same. It is unescapable. Simply put, regardless of when and where, his substance remains unchanged.
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"A brilliant best-seller... Lucidly analyzes the tenets of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism to show their striking parallels with the latest discoveries in cyclotrons."
--New York magazine
"Fritjof Capra, in The Tao of Physics, seeks...an integration of the mathematical world view of modern physics and the mystical visions of Buddha and Krishna. Where others have failed miserably in trying to unite these seemingly different world views, Capra, a high-energy theorist, has succeeded admirably...I strongly recommend the book to both layman and scientist."
--V.N. Mansfield, Physics Today
Truly a worthwhile book. The man who wrote the Foreword to my own book, THE ROAD TO DAMASCUS, John Cantwell Kiley, M.D., Ph.D., attempted a similar feat in his doctoral dissertation to that attempted here by Capra--to compare the worlds of high energy physics and that of Eastern mysticism. His effort did not have the popular circulation of Capra's book, of course, and was far more abstruse, though no less insightful, perhaps.
Kiley's dissertation was made into a hard-cover book (no longer available), EINSTEIN AND AQUINAS: A RAPPROCHEMENT, and is an attempt to compare Albert Einstein, the theoretical physicist, with Saint Thomas Aquinas, although they would seem to have little in common. Kiley studied at Princeton when Einstein was there, and so had a close up view of him, and he knew Aquinas from his studies of the Saint. He found the rapprochement he sought in their respective epistemologies.
Capra's book is much easier for the layman to grasp, and is a delight to read. I recommend this book highly. It brings together the world of the spirit and the world of science very effectively.
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Mysticisim de-mystified
Neither was I a fan of physics, nor had I any inclination towards learning physics. This book changed my understanding as wells as my perspective of physics. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 14. Juni 2000 von Kartik Lakshminarayanan
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Overrated.
The subject matter is fine, but _The Tao of Physics_ is dull, repetitive, and superficial. Many of the physicists who developed quantum mechanics had their own highly developed... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 3. April 2000 von Thomas Ace
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RELATIVISTIC METAPHYSICS !
Despite the fact that this book was written more than a decade ago..it still continues to be the the most sought after book for anyone who in intrested in the intrincically... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 15. März 2000 von Ajai Narendran
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Fusing eastern thought with science
Capra takes a step backwards to get everything into the picture and shows how a selection of eastern schools of thought and modern physics think so much alike. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 21. Januar 2000 von "mmmmarkman"
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Deep thinking, straight language
As a beginner to both eastern philosophy and quantumphysics, I am very glad to see a book that not only explains the parallels between those, but also uses straight-forward... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 18. Dezember 1999 veröffentlicht
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Pretty Interesting.
This book has had a profound effect on my beliefs-set. Very interesting parallels in this book between science and philosophy have forced me to look at eastern philosophy and... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 3. November 1999 veröffentlicht
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A much need synthesis of modern and ancient concepts
I haven't finished reading it yet but I know what I like. I am so pleased to read books that inspire me to see the big picture. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 13. September 1999 veröffentlicht
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