'Nature and the Greeks' and 'Science and Humanism', Paperback - Erwin Schrodinger

Nobel laureate Erwin Schrodinger was one of the most distinguished scientists of the twentieth century; his lectures on the history and philosophy ...

'Nature and the Greeks' and 'Science and Humanism' - Erwin Schrodinger

Reducere. A Nobel prize winner, a great man and a great scientist, Erwin Schrodinger has made his mark in physics, but his eye scans a far wider horizon: her...

Description"Magnificent."--Robert L. Tignor, Princeton University From the early nineteenth century through to the 1960s, the Greeks formed the lar...

DescriptionIn this philosophy classic, which was first published in 1951, E. R. Dodds takes on the traditional view of Greek culture as a triumph o...

Part of "The SCM Briefly" series, this volume begins with a contextualizing introduction about the writer and his writings, and a glossary of terms...

Originally delivered as a lecture in Paris in 1945, "Existentialism and Humanism" is Sartre's seminal defence of his original doctrine of existenti...

From the moderator of The New York Times philosophy blog "The Stone, " a book that argues that if we want to understand ourselves we have to go bac...

The proceedings of the Sixth International Congress on Black Sea Antiquities (Constanta, 2017) is dedicated to the 90th birthday of Prof. Sir John ...

Reducere. In 1872, Jacob Burckhardt, one of the preeminent historians of classical and Renaissance culture, presented this revolutionary work, which portrays...

A radical reappraisal of homosexuality in Ancient Greece, by a young historian described as 'the best thing to happen to ancient history for decade...

DescriptionA vivid exploration of the many ways the classical world remains relevant today, this is a passionate justification of why we continue t...

What the Ancient Greeks and Romans can teach us about succeeding at work today.

Reducere. Ricks knocks it out of the park with this jewel of a book. On every page I learned something new. Read it every night if you want to restore your f...

Publisher: HarperCollinsAuthor(s): Thomas E. RicksNumber of pages: 416Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 135 x 203 x 29Cover type: PaperbackRedescop...

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Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2018ONE OF THE ECONOMIST'S BOOKS OF THE YEAR"My new favorite book of all time." ...

This book is for all readers who care about science and reason, humanism and secularism, the progress of humanity, and the advancement of morals an...

The way we are governed. It all began on the mountains and islands of Europe's southeastern edge, more than 3, 000 years ago. The Greeks is the sto...

Discover history's most famous and fearsome invaders and raiders!

Publisher: Black Rose BooksAuthor(s): Brian MorrisNumber of pages: 289Publication date: 2017Dimensions: 153 x 229 x 23Cover type: Paperback / softb...

Reducere. The follow-up to Pinker's groundbreaking The Better Angels of Our Nature presents the big picture of human progress: people are living longer, heal...

INVADERS AND RAIDERS looks at some of the most powerful civilisations of the past, and shows how and why their influence spread beyond their origin...

DescriptionIn honor of Erwin Olaf's sixtieth birthday, Erwin Olaf: I Am presents the first comprehensive survey of his work, bringing together his ...

Reducere. Fractals are unique patterns left behind by the unpredictable movement-the chaos-of the world at work. The branching patterns of trees, the veins i...

Reducere. A collection of the best science and nature writing published in North America in 2019, guest edited by New York Times best-selling author and grou...

New York Times best-selling author and renowned science journalist Ed Yong compiles the best science and nature writing published in 2020. "The sto...

Science writers get into the game with all kinds of noble, high-minded ambitions. We want to educate. To enlighten, " notes guest editor Amy Stewar...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Editor: Sam KeanEditor: Tim Folger"This is one of the most exciting times in the history of science, " New York Times-bestselling a...

A re-issue of Gregory Bateson's classic work. It summarizes Bateson's thinking on the subject of the patterns that connect living beings to each ot...

Reducere. In a world where science faces challenges from creationists and climate change deniers, and where social media is awash with wild conspiracy theori...

Reducere. Did you hear? Charles Darwin has invited Siddhartha Gautama to hike the Appalachian Trail through the Great Smoky Mountains. What stories will they...

Reducere. Ancient Greek history is full of fascinating events and adventures, with the refined culture and many Gods of olden Greece a highlight - this histo...

Focused on protecting nature and the planet, Conservation Science: Balancing the Needs of People and Nature contains a heavy emphasis on highlighti...

Significantly, the book shows why special attention to American liberal religiosity remains critical to a clear understanding of the scientific spi...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Erwin E. WirkusOh, be careful as you judge Emma, dear readerFew characters in Church history are as misunderstood as Emma S...

Reducere. Biologist Carol Kaesuk Yoon explores the historical tension between evolutionary biology and taxonomy. Carl Linnaeus struggled in the eighteenth ce...

Publisher: The University of Chicago PressAuthor(s): Emily PawleyIllustration(s): 16 halftonesNumber of pages: 312Publication date: 2022Dimensions:...

Reducere. Chapter 1 - The sky as a cultural heritage.- Chapter 2 - The fascination of light - And that of darkness.- Chapter 3 - Earth at Night.- Chapter 4 -...

How is scientific knowledge of social life possible? If there are social sciences, must they employ methods different from those of the natural sci...

Reducere. Which vegetables should you eat raw? How do you make the perfect poached egg? And should you keep your eggs in the fridge? Food scientist Dr Stuart...

Reducere. Break new ground with this spice book like no other, from TV personality, food scientist and bestselling author, Dr Stuart Farrimond. Taking the pe...

Reducere. Roger N. Lancaster provides the definitive rebuttal of evolutionary just-so stories about men, women, and the nature of desire in this spirited exp...

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, IncAuthor(s): GalenTranslator: M. FredeNumber of pages: 148Publication date: 1985Dimensions: 228 x 149 x 8Cover t...

The book critically questions the assumption that making science more open and public could solve various issues around scientific credibility, tru...