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Capra, Fritjof
Born: 1939 AD
Currently alive, at 69 years of age.
Nationality: Austrian
Categories: Authors, Educators, Physicists, Writers
Currently alive, at 69 years of age.
Nationality: Austrian
Categories: Authors, Educators, Physicists, Writers
1939 - He was born on February 1st in Vienna, Austria.
1966 - Attended the University of Vienna where he studied with Werner Heisenberg and later acquired his Ph.D.
- He taught and researched theoretical high-energy physics at Orsay in Paris.
1968 - Served as Professor at the University of California in Santa Cruz.
1975-1997 - Published many technical papers and lectured extensively on the philosophical implications of modern science. His most notable works include The Tao of Physics, The Turning Point, screenwriter for the movie MINDWALK, and his most recent book The Web of Life.
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- "In the end the aggressors always destroy themselves, making way for others who know how to cooperate and get along. Life is much less a competitive struggle for survival than a triumph of cooperation and creativity."
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The Tao of Physics: An Exploration of the Parallels between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism (25th Anniversary Edition) by Fritjof Capra (Paperback - Jan 4, 2000) First published in 1975,The Tao of Physicsrode the wave of fascination in exotic East Asian philosophies. Decades later, it still stands up to scrutiny, explicating not only Eastern philosophies but...  Usually ships in 24 hours |
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The Web of Life: A New Scientific Understanding of Living Systems by Fritjof Capra (Paperback - Sep 15, 1997) The vitality and accessibility of Fritjof Capra's ideas have made him perhaps the most eloquent spokesperson of the latest findings emerging at the frontiers of scientific, social, and philosophical...  Usually ships in 24 hours |
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Ecological Literacy: Educating Our Children for a Sustainable World (The Bioneers Series) by David W. Orr (Paperback - Oct 1, 2005) Our efforts to build a sustainable world cannot succeed unless future generations learn how to partner with natural systems to our mutual benefit. In other words, children must...  Usually ships in 24 hours |
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The Hidden Connections: A Science for Sustainable Living by Fritjof Capra (Paperback - Jan 6, 2004) Fritjof Capra, bestselling author ofThe Tao of PhysicsandThe Web of Life, here explores another frontier in the human significance of scientific ideas—applying complexity theory to large-scale... Usually ships in 24 hours |
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The Science of Leonardo: Inside the Mind of the Great Genius of the Renaissance by Fritjof Capra (Hardcover - Oct 30, 2007) Leonardo da Vinci’s pioneering scientific work was virtually unknown during his lifetime. Now acclaimed scientist and bestselling author Fritjof Capra reveals that Leonardo was in many ways the...  Usually ships in 24 hours |
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