Theories Of Everything

Sep 22, 2024 5:21 PM

Author:John D. Barrow

The Holy Grail of modern scientists is 'The Theory of Everything', which will contain all that can be known about the Universe - the magic formula that Einstein spent his life searching for and failed to find. In this elegant and exciting book, John D. Barrow challenges the quest for ultimate explanation.

Reviews

An exhilarating journey that cuts across a vast terrain of conceptual landmarks: from physics to metaphysics, mathematics to philosophy, and from mythology to theology... Without a doubt an important, engaging and highly literate book

—— New Scientist

Bridges the gab between the research frontiers of theoretical physics and the aspirations of man to understand what is going on

—— Times Literary Supplement

Engaging and accessible

—— Daily Telegraph

Theories of Everything is a beautifully written and thoughtful attempt to make sense of this difficult area of enquiry

—— Nature

What an elegant exposition lies here: not for everyone, to be sure, but for those familiar with astronomer Barrow's rich background in mathematics and in the history and philosophy of science, a treasure of learning and insight

—— Kirkus Reviews

Lucid, accessible and engaging

—— Glasgow Herald

A dazzlingly informed book... I can promise you'll be amazed

—— Bill Bryson, Daily Express

Rose has a subtle mind, a prose style of great clarity and a civilised and compassionate approach to what neuroscience tells us about human nature

—— Sunday Times

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