Worlds Out Of Nothing

Author : Jeremy Gray
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-01
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780857290601

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Worlds Out of Nothing by Jeremy Gray Pdf

Based on the latest historical research, Worlds Out of Nothing is the first book to provide a course on the history of geometry in the 19th century. Topics covered in the first part of the book are projective geometry, especially the concept of duality, and non-Euclidean geometry. The book then moves on to the study of the singular points of algebraic curves (Plücker’s equations) and their role in resolving a paradox in the theory of duality; to Riemann’s work on differential geometry; and to Beltrami’s role in successfully establishing non-Euclidean geometry as a rigorous mathematical subject. The final part of the book considers how projective geometry rose to prominence, and looks at Poincaré’s ideas about non-Euclidean geometry and their physical and philosophical significance. Three chapters are devoted to writing and assessing work in the history of mathematics, with examples of sample questions in the subject, advice on how to write essays, and comments on what instructors should be looking for.

Author : Jim Holt
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-16
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780871403278

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Why Does the World Exist?: An Existential Detective Story by Jim Holt Pdf

The Washington Post Notable Non-Fiction of 2013 “I can imagine few more enjoyable ways of thinking than to read this book.”—Sarah Bakewell, New York Times Book Review, front-page review Tackling the “darkest question in all of philosophy” with “raffish erudition” (Dwight Garner, New York Times), author Jim Holt explores the greatest metaphysical mystery of all: why is there something rather than nothing? This runaway bestseller, which has captured the imagination of critics and the public alike, traces our latest efforts to grasp the origins of the universe. Holt adopts the role of cosmological detective, traveling the globe to interview a host of celebrated scientists, philosophers, and writers, “testing the contentions of one against the theories of the other” (Jeremy Bernstein, Wall Street Journal). As he interrogates his list of ontological culprits, the brilliant yet slyly humorous Holt contends that we might have been too narrow in limiting our suspects to God versus the Big Bang. This “deft and consuming” (David Ulin, Los Angeles Times) narrative humanizes the profound questions of meaning and existence it confronts.

Author : Jeremy Gray
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0198539355

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Ideas of Space by Jeremy Gray Pdf

The history of the development of Euclidean, non-Euclidean, and relativistic ideas of the shape of the universe, is presented in this lively account by Jeremy Gray. The parallel postulate of Euclidean geometry occupies a unique position in the history of mathematics. In this book, Jeremy Gray reviews the failure of classical attempts to prove the postulate and then proceeds to show how the work of Gauss, Lobachevskii, and Bolyai, laid the foundations ofmodern differential geometry, by constructing geometries in which the parallel postulate fails. These investigations in turn enabled the formulation of Einstein's theories of special and general relativity, which today form the basis of our conception of the universe. The author has made every attempt to keep the pre-requisites to a bare minimum. This immensely readable account, contains historical and mathematical material which make it suitable for undergraduate students in the history of science and mathematics. For the second edition, the author has taken the opportunity to update much of the material, and to add a chapter on the emerging story of the Arabic contribution to this fascinating aspect of the history of mathematics.

Author : Ludwig Feuerbach
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : Christianity
ISBN : 9781565431027

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The Essence of Christianity by Ludwig Feuerbach Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 868 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1887
Category : Mormons
ISBN : WISC:89067426379

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Saints Herald by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jean-Paul Sartre
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 928 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-07
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781982105464

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Being and Nothingness by Jean-Paul Sartre Pdf

Revisit one of the most important pillars in modern philosophy with this new English translation—the first in more than 60 years—of Jean-Paul Sartre’s seminal treatise on existentialism. “This is a philosophy to be reckoned with, both for its own intrinsic power and as a profound symptom of our time” (The New York Times). In 1943, Jean-Paul Sartre published his masterpiece, Being and Nothingness, and laid the foundation of his legacy as one of the greatest twentieth century philosophers. A brilliant and radical account of the human condition, Being and Nothingness explores what gives our lives significance. In a new and more accessible translation, this foundational text argues that we alone create our values and our existence is characterized by freedom and the inescapability of choice. Far from being an internal, passive container for our thoughts and experiences, human consciousness is constantly projecting itself into the outside world and imbuing it with meaning. Now with a new foreword by Harvard professor of philosophy Richard Moran, this clear-eyed translation guarantees that the groundbreaking ideas that Sartre introduced in this resonant work will continue to inspire for generations to come.

Author : John Milton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 794 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1825
Category : Dogma
ISBN : HARVARD:32044019812924

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A Treatise on Christian Doctrine by John Milton Pdf

Author : Peter C. Phan,Young-chan Ro
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780227176344

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Raimon Panikkar by Peter C. Phan,Young-chan Ro Pdf

Raimon Panikkar: A Companion to his Life and Th ought is a guide to the life, work and thought of Raimon Panikkar, a self-professed Buddhist-Christian-Hindu philosopher and theologian. A man of deep and wide learning and an extremely prolifi c author, Panikkar is equally at home in various religious and cultural traditions and embodies in himself the ideals of intercultural, intrareligious, and interreligious dialogues. This book explicates Panikkar’s basic vision of life as the harmonious rhythm of divinity, humanity, and the cosmos, which he terms “cosmotheandrism,” and shows how it permeates and illumines his articulations of the central Christian doctrines. Given the complexity and diffi culty of Panikkar’s thought this book is a welcome companion for a course on Panikkar and for a general reader who wishes to understand one of the most profound and orginal thinkers of out time.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 846 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1858
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:555009110

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THE LETTER-DAY SAINTS' MILLENNIAL STAR by Anonim Pdf

Author : Thomas Stackhouse
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1020 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1743
Category : Bible
ISBN : NYPL:33433000342760

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A Compleat Body of Speculative and Practical Divinity by Thomas Stackhouse Pdf

Author : Nathaniel Lardner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 662 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1838
Category : Presbyterian Church
ISBN : UVA:X030511793

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The Works of Nathaniel Lardner by Nathaniel Lardner Pdf

Author : Jon Stewart
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780192564931

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Hegel's Interpretation of the Religions of the World by Jon Stewart Pdf

In his Lectures on the Philosophy of Religion, Hegel treats the religions of the world under the rubric "the determinate religion." This is a part of his corpus that has traditionally been neglected since scholars have struggled to understand what philosophical work it is supposed to do. In Hegel's Interpretation of the Religions of the World, Jon Stewart argues that Hegel's rich analyses of Buddhism, Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Egyptian and Greek polytheism, and the Roman religion are not simply irrelevant historical material, as is often thought. Instead, they play a central role in Hegel's argument for what he regards as the truth of Christianity. Hegel believes that the different conceptions of the gods in the world religions are reflections of individual peoples at specific periods in history. These conceptions might at first glance appear random and chaotic, but there is, Hegel claims, a discernible logic in them. Simultaneously, a theory of mythology, history, and philosophical anthropology, Hegel's account of the world religions goes far beyond the field of philosophy of religion. The controversial issues surrounding his treatment of the non-European religions are still very much with us today and make his account of religion an issue of continued topicality in the academic landscape of the twenty-first century.

Author : Paul Copan,William Lane Craig
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2004-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780801027338

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Creation Out of Nothing by Paul Copan,William Lane Craig Pdf

Addresses the biblical, philosophical, and scientific bases for the doctrine of creation out of nothing, while countering contemporary trends that are assailing this doctrine.

Author : Tom Robinson
Publisher : ROBINEST
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781777243029

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Judaism: Understanding Our Religious World by Tom Robinson Pdf

An introduction to Judaism, covering its History, Beliefs, Structure, and Practices. Richly illustrated with colourful photos, illustrations, maps and charts, as well as audio files and a selection of relevant ancient texts. This eBOOK provides a solid jargon-free introduction to Judaism for college-level classes or for any reader seeking a neutral presentation of Judaism by an author who has taught extensively in the field of religion for over three decades.

Author : Oliver Leaman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136803734

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Moses Maimonides by Oliver Leaman Pdf

Moses Maimonides (1135--1204) is recognized both as a leading Jewish thinker and as one of the most radical philosophers of the Islamic world. The study reveals the significance of Maimonides to contemporary philosophical and theological problems.