The Fire in the Equations
The Fire in the Equations
Summary
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 behaviour.
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The Fire in the Equations by Kitty Ferguson
Heralded for its readability and scholarship, The Fire in the Equations offers a fascinating discussion of scientific discoveries and their impact on our beliefs. The books title is derived from Dr. Stephen Hawkings pondering, What is it that breathes fire into the equations and makes a universe for them to describe?—Choice
"Ferguson weaves science, philosophy, and theology together with verve and clarity."
– John Polkinghorne, Queen’s, Cambridge
"This is a clear account of the ultimate question."
– Stephen W. Hawkings
Kitty Ferguson, a former professional musician with a life long interest in science, is an independent scholar and lecturer who lives in Cambridge, England, and South Carolina. She has also written the best-selling books Black Holes in Space Time and Stephen Hawking: Quest for a Theory of Everything.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781932031676 |
| ISBN 10 | 1932031677 |
| Title | The Fire in the Equations |
| Author | Kitty Ferguson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Templeton Foundation Press,U.S. |
| Year published | 2004-06-08 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |