The Secret Melody by Trinh Xuan Thuan

The Secret Melody by Trinh Xuan Thuan

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Summary

This is a sweeping monograph which compares the universe, life and human consciousness to music. Musical notes are related to observation, melody to interpretation and theory, and new musical partitions to predictions. The boundaries between science and philosophy, art and religion are explored.

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The Secret Melody by Trinh Xuan Thuan

Translated from French, this book by a leading astronomer/cosmologist, examines the evolution of the universe, its impact on life, and its relation to human consciousness. The author's unique approach likens the study of the universe to music: one starts with the musical notes of observation; then proceeds to the melody of interpretation and theories; and follows up with predictions (new musical partitions). The universe's challenge to human ingenuity and science is to be able to write and play the symphonies and fugues of its music.
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ISBN 13 9780195073706
ISBN 10 0195073703
Title The Secret Melody
Author Trinh Xuan Thuan
Condition Unavailable
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Year published 1995-06-15
Number of pages 329
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