Nature Does Not Answer (eBook)

A Critique of Pure Science

Calwius (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023 | 1. Auflage
114 Seiten
tredition (Verlag)
978-3-384-03499-1 (ISBN)

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Nature Does Not Answer - a groundbreaking book that redefines the understanding of science and its role in our society. Inspired by Immanuel Kant's statement that true scientific discovery lies not in mere observation but in asking specific questions, this book takes us on an exciting journey through the methods of physics and beyond. Have you ever wondered what exactly lies behind the experiments and measurements of science? Or why we often believe that scientific knowledge provides the ultimate answers? This book reveals that the scientific method often says more about how the world reacts when we intervene, rather than why it reacts that way. It powerfully illuminates that the findings we often take as absolute truths are complex descriptions rather than simple explanations. Particularly fascinating is the analysis of the concepts and ideas of modern physics. Discover how some of the most fundamental ideas we have about physics actually contradict their own findings. A valuable book for anyone who wants to scratch beneath the surface of science and see it in a completely new light. But this is not just a book about science. It is also a deep look at our society and the often technical view of human beings. The author challenges us to think beyond the boundaries of science and to realize that although it makes valuable contributions in many areas, it does not have all the answers. Nature Does Not Answer is not just a book for science enthusiasts. It is a guide for all who want to better understand the world they live in and find their place in it. It invites us to appreciate scientific knowledge, but also to question it critically. It is a reminder that there is more to the world than what we can measure, and that the search for truth is often more complex than we think. Invest in a book that will expand your thinking, change your perspective, and inspire you to see the world with new eyes. It could be the most valuable read for you this year.

The author, a native of picturesque Calw in Germany's Black Forest, is not only a passionate scientist but also a profound thinker. His studies in physics at the renowned University of Tübingen formed the solid foundation for his impressive academic and professional career. But he did not limit himself to formal physics. In Tübingen, he did his doctorate on the philosophical problems of quantum mechanics - a combination of science and philosophy that is rare and fascinating. His insatiable thirst for knowledge led him to the Centre for Drug Design and Development in Brisbane, Australia. He spent two years there as a research assistant, deepening his knowledge of the interface between science, medicine and innovative design. After his time in Australia, he returned to Germany and devoted 18 valuable years of his expertise to one of the most renowned medical institutes in Europe, Charité Berlin. During this time he was able to gain not only scientific knowledge but also practical experience in clinical application. As a medical physicist and radiation protection officer, he has not only worked as an employee in leading practices and hospitals, but also as a freelancer. This combination of theory and practice, of research and application, gives him a unique perspective on science and its role in society. In the last three years, he has discovered his passion for writing profound and critical reflections on science and philosophy as a freelance author. His latest work, Nature Does Not Answer, is a testament to his extensive knowledge and ability to present complex topics in an understandable and engaging way. With such an impressive and varied career, our author is undoubtedly well-equipped to guide us through the intertwined paths of science, philosophy and society.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 6.10.2023
• Verlagsort: Ahrensburg
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Erkenntnistheorie / Wissenschaftstheorie
• Themenwelt: Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften
• Themenwelt: Technik
• Schlagworte: A critical look at the method of physics • Critical analysis of modern physics concepts • Criticism of scientific methods • Criticism of technocracy • Difference between description and explanation • Epistemological limits • Influence of the exact sciences • Man in the scientific world • Philosophical contradictions in physics • Physics and its inner conflicts • Questioning the laws of nature • Science-based forms of society • Science in a social context • Science without absolute truth • Scientific opinions vs. facts • Search for scientific truths • Technical view of the human being • The role of empiricism in science
• ISBN-10: 3-384-03499-6 / 3384034996
• ISBN-13: 978-3-384-03499-1 / 9783384034991