Quantum Questions (Paperback)

by Ken Wilber (Author) "PHYSICS AND MYSTICISM, physics and mysticism, physics and mysticism...In the past decade there have appeared literally dozens of books, by physicists, philosophers, psychologists, and theologians,..." (more)
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Brings together for the 1st time the mystical writings of the world's great physicists - all of whom express a deep belief that physics and mysticism are somehow fraternal twins. Written in non-technical language.

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Brings together for the 1st time the mystical writings of the world's great physicists - all of whom express a deep belief that physics and mysticism are somehow fraternal twins. Written in non-technical language.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Shambhala (June 12, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0394723384
• ISBN-13: 978-0394723389
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #541,722 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Written by Heisenberg, Schroedinger, Einstein, De Broglie,, September 29, 2003

By	Artist (Irvine, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Quantum Questions: Mystical Writings of the World's Great Physicists (Paperback)

This is simply a fascinating collection of the words of many recognized masters of physics on the topic of the science of physics and how it relates (or doesn't) to religion and spirituality. There is a short introduction by Ken Wilber. If you value such information, here's your book.

I wrote this review because the book is worth 5 stars. The one person who criticized the book, and brought the rating down to 4 stars, seemed to be talking about some other book. The review made no sense. My take is that it was a rant against a perception rather than an experience of the book. There is nothing New Age about this book. And this is much less a book about Ken Wilber's views (which are not New Age anyway) and much more a book about the views of Eddington, Pauli, Planck, Jeans, etc. If you're curious about the spiritual views of these men, here's your opportunity. Enjoy!!!

29 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Physics PhD finds Wilber persuasive, April 4, 1997

By A Customer

Wilber selects telling comments, in their own words, from some of the key big names of modern physics. Well edited and insightfully commented, Wilber presents a strong case that these physicists were indeed not philosophical materialists, and some were outright mystical. Thomas Brophy, PhD (physics)

44 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Book! Proof Einstein, etc. were spiritual men., September 28, 1999

By A Customer

I am replacing a lost copy of this book. It is essential in my library. People believe the great physicists were atheists. This book will completely dispell that notion. They shared a view of Ultimate Reality (God, if you feel comfortable with that word) that is very consistant with the Eastern, yogic idea that U.R. can be known through direct experience and that all that is is a manifestation of That. If your friends tell you mysticism is a fairy tail, whip out a copy of this book. When they find that Einstein, Plank, Heisenburg, etc. even based their discoveries on it, they will have to eat their words!