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Title: Archimedes; or, the future of physics
Original Publication: London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co., 1927.
Series Title: To-day and to-morrow series
Note: Reading ease score: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Carla Foust, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Archimedes; or, the Future of Physics" by Lancelot Law Whyte is a scientific publication likely written in the early to mid-20th century. The work explores the convergence of physics, biology, and psychology, suggesting that a groundbreaking synthesis within these disciplines is imminent. The narrative discusses pivotal moments in scientific history where significant ideas emerged independently among various thinkers, paving the way for a new epoch in scientific thought. The opening of the work introduces a compelling argument concerning the unification of sciences, particularly emphasizing how themes in physics are increasingly relevant to understanding life processes and consciousness. Whyte references historical shifts in scientific paradigms, juxtaposing classical physics with emerging theories that recognize the importance of time and irreversibility in both physical and organic processes. The discussion extends to how advancements in atomic theory may eventually bridge the gap between the seemingly disjoint realms of matter and life, ultimately foreshadowing a rich interplay between scientific inquiry and our understanding of consciousness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Whyte, Lancelot Law, 1896-1972
EBook No.: 75452
Published: Feb 23, 2025
Downloads: 243
Language: English
Subject: Physics
LoCC: Science: Physics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Archimedes; or, the future of physics
Original Publication: London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co., 1927.
Series Title: To-day and to-morrow series
Note: Reading ease score: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Carla Foust, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Archimedes; or, the Future of Physics" by Lancelot Law Whyte is a scientific publication likely written in the early to mid-20th century. The work explores the convergence of physics, biology, and psychology, suggesting that a groundbreaking synthesis within these disciplines is imminent. The narrative discusses pivotal moments in scientific history where significant ideas emerged independently among various thinkers, paving the way for a new epoch in scientific thought. The opening of the work introduces a compelling argument concerning the unification of sciences, particularly emphasizing how themes in physics are increasingly relevant to understanding life processes and consciousness. Whyte references historical shifts in scientific paradigms, juxtaposing classical physics with emerging theories that recognize the importance of time and irreversibility in both physical and organic processes. The discussion extends to how advancements in atomic theory may eventually bridge the gap between the seemingly disjoint realms of matter and life, ultimately foreshadowing a rich interplay between scientific inquiry and our understanding of consciousness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Whyte, Lancelot Law, 1896-1972
EBook No.: 75452
Published: Feb 23, 2025
Downloads: 243
Language: English
Subject: Physics
LoCC: Science: Physics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.