Anaximander
And the Nature of Science
(Author) Carlo RovelliOver two millennia ago, a Greek philosopher had a number of wondrous insights that paved the way to cosmology, physics, geography, meteorology and biology, setting in motion a new way of seeing the world. Anaximander's legacy includes the revolutionary idea that the earth floats in a void, that the world can be understood in natural rather than supernatural terms, that animals evolved, and that universal laws govern all phenomena. He introduced a new mode of rational thinking with an openness to uncertainty and to the progress of knowledge. In this elegant work, acclaimed physicist Carlo Rovelli brings to light the importance of Anaximander's overlooked legacy to modern science. He examines Anaximander as a scientist interested in shedding light on the deep nature of scientific thinking, which Rovelli locates in his rebellious ability to reimagine the world again and again. Anaximander celebrates the radical lack of certainty that defines the scientific quest for knowledge.
Carlo Rovelli
Carlo Rovelli is an Italian physicist known for his groundbreaking work in loop quantum gravity. His book "Seven Brief Lessons on Physics" became a bestseller, showcasing his ability to explain complex scientific concepts in a clear and engaging manner. Rovelli's contributions have greatly advanced our understanding of the nature of reality.
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