| The Two Cultures: Shared Problems 2009 Edition Contributor(s): Carafoli, Ernesto (Editor), Danieli, Gian Antonio (Editor), Longo, Giuseppe O. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 8847008689 ISBN-13: 9788847008687 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2009 Annotation: The aim of the book is to encourage an in-depth discussion of problems of fundamental importance that are common to the two cultures, but that are traditionally seen from different perspectives. The forum will bring together scientists, philosophers, humanists, musicians with the aim of fostering comprehension of problems that have traditionally troubled humankind, and establish more fertile grounds for the communication between the two cultures. The themes of the contributions are the followings: the concept of time, infinity, the concept and meaning of nothingness, numbers, intelligence and the human mind, basic mechanisms in the production of thought and of artistic creation, the relationship between artistic and scientific creativity. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Philosophy & Social Aspects - Science | Astronomy - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General |
| Dewey: 306 |
| LCCN: 2008943321 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.9" W x 9.1" (1.40 lbs) 324 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The aim of the book is to encourage an in-depth discussion of problems of fundamental importance that are common to the two cultures, but that are traditionally seen from different perspectives. The forum will bring together scientists, philosophers, humanists, musicians with the aim of fostering comprehension of problems that have traditionally troubled humankind, and establish more fertile grounds for the communication between the two cultures. The themes of the contributions are the followings: the concept of time, infinity, the concept and meaning of nothingness, numbers, intelligence and the human mind, basic mechanisms in the production of thought and of artistic creation, the relationship between artistic and scientific creativity. |
