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A special edition of the "brilliant" best-selling classic on the paradoxes of modern physics and their relationship to concepts of Eastern mysticism (New York Magazine)

The Tao of Physics brought the mystical implications of subatomic physics... Read Full Overview

The mystical philosophy plays an important role in the lives of those living under its influence. This book shows that some of it is due to the way that Eastern mysticism gives us a view of ourselves and the universe that contains answers to many questions we are trying to answer... Read Full Overview

" Science does not need mysticism and mysticism does not need science, but man needs both." -- Fritjof Capra, Ph.D.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... Read Full Overview

The 'Introducing Atlas Maps' section - useful for both teacher and pupil - is followed by clear, easy-to-read reference maps. An extended 'World' section covers global issues such as population, climate change and environmental issues.

" Science does not need mysticism and mysticism does not need science, but man needs both." -- Fritjof Capra, Ph.D.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... Read Full Overview

El Tao de la F?sica nos lleva a explorar las correspondencias entre las teor?as de la f?sica cu?ntica y ciertas tradiciones m?sticas como el Hinduismo, el Budismo o el Tao?smo, entre otras. Fritjof Capra demuestra que la visi?n que poseen f?sicos y m?stic

The Tao of Physics is a classic study of the prominent similarities between Eastern mysticism and modern physics. The central premise of the book is that the ancient and mystical traditions of the East hold a rational theoretical skeleton, which can accommodate the advanced Western... Read Full Overview

" Science does not need mysticism and mysticism does not need science, but man needs both." -- Fritjof Capra, Ph.D.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... Read Full Overview