The Pattern of Change: A Mathematical and Philosophical Study of How We See the World - Couverture rigide

Moody, Robert V.; Deng, Ming-Dao

 
9781009546515: The Pattern of Change: A Mathematical and Philosophical Study of How We See the World
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ISBN 10 : 1009546511 ISBN 13 : 9781009546515
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2025

Synopsis

One of life's most fundamental revelations is change. Presenting the fascinating view that pattern is the manifestation of change, this unique book explores the science, mathematics, and philosophy of change and the ways in which they have come to inform our understanding of the world. Through discussions on chance and determinism, symmetry and invariance, information and entropy, quantum theory and paradox, the authors trace the history of science and bridge the gaps between mathematical, physical, and philosophical perspectives. Change as a foundational concept is deeply rooted in ancient Chinese thought, and this perspective is integrated into the narrative throughout, providing philosophical counterpoints to customary Western thought. Ultimately, this is a book about ideas. Intended for a wide audience, not so much as a book of answers, but rather an introduction to new ways of viewing the world.

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À propos des auteurs

Robert V. Moody is a mathematician and co-discoverer of the Kac-Moody algebras, significant in mathematics and physics. He is a co-winner of the Wigner Medal and a member of the Royal Society of Canada (1980). He was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1991 and was the Founding Scientific Director of the Banff International Research Station (2001). He has published more than 100 papers on Lie theory and long-range aperiodic order.

Deng Ming-Dao is an author, artist, graphic designer, martial artist, and teacher. He is the author of twelve books on Daoism, including '365 Tao' (1992) and 'The Living I Ching' (2006), a translation and commentary on the ancient Chinese classic, 'The Book of Changes.' He brings a unique insight into traditional ideas of change and how patterns can be discerned using a combination of discrete and holistic approaches.

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2025
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1009546511
ISBN 13 
9781009546515
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
608
Coordonnées du fabricant
Cambridge University Press
https://www.cambridge.org/

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9781009546539: The Pattern of Change: A Mathematical and Philosophical Study of How We See the World

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ISBN 10 :  1009546538 ISBN 13 :  9781009546539
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2025
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