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A Beautiful Question

Finding Nature's Deep Design
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A Beautiful Question by Frank Wilczek explores the connection between beauty and fundamental scientific principles. The author argues that the universe is structured based on aesthetic ideals, blending philosophy with physics to suggest that beauty is an intrinsic quality of nature. Through this perspective, Wilczek invites readers to see the elegance and coherence underlying scientific discoveries and the physical world.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring the connections between beauty and science, particularly how elegant patterns and deep symmetries are woven into the fabric of the universe. Written by a Nobel laureate physicist, it offers a poetic journey through physics, philosophy, and art, providing a fresh perspective on the fundamental workings of the cosmos.

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A Beautiful Question

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A Nobel Prize-winning physicist argues that beauty is the fundamental organising principle for the entire universe.

In this scientific tour de force, world-class physicist Frank Wilczek argues that beauty is at the heart of the logic of the universe. As the quest to find the beauty embodied in the universe has connected all scientific pursuit, from Pythagoras to Einstein, Wilczek shows us just how deeply intertwined our ideas about beauty and art are with our understanding of the cosmos. A Beautiful Question is a mind-expanding book combining the age-old human quest for beauty with the age-old human quest for truth.

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A Beautiful Question is praised for its insightful exploration of the idea that beauty is a central element in understanding the universe. Frank Wilczek uses his profound scientific knowledge to bridge the gap between science and transcendence, writing with clarity and engaging readers with his thoughtful meditations. Reviewers appreciate the book for its ability to simplify complex theories, offering a dazzling view into the mind of a brilliant physicist.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780718199463

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 August 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 373g

Pages: 448

About the Author

Born in New York, Frank Wilczek studied at the University of Chicago and gained his Ph.D. in physics at Princeton University. Frank won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2004 for work he did as a twenty-one-year-old graduate student. His writing has featured twice in Best American Science Writing and his exposition of modern physics, Longing for the Harmonies was named New York Times Notable Book of the Year. Frank is currently Herman Feshbach Professorship of Physics at MIT. He lives in Massachusetts, with his wife, Betsy Devine.

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