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The Strangest Man: The Hidden Life of Paul Dirac, Mystic of the Atom

by Graham Farmelo

4.7 out of 5

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By Graham Farmelo

Paul Dirac The Strangest Man: The Hidden Life Of Paul Dirac Mystic Of The Atom

Paul Dirac was one of the most brilliant physicists of the 20th century. He made groundbreaking contributions to the development of quantum mechanics, including the discovery of the Dirac equation, which describes the behavior of electrons. But Dirac was also a deeply spiritual man, who believed that science and mysticism were two sides of the same coin.

In this fascinating book, Graham Farmelo tells the story of Dirac's life and work, and explores the connections between his scientific and spiritual beliefs. Farmelo shows how Dirac's scientific work was influenced by his mystical beliefs, and how his mystical beliefs were influenced by his scientific work. He also explores the relationship between science and spirituality more generally, and argues that the two are not as incompatible as they might seem.

The Hidden Life of Paul Dirac is a fascinating and thought-provoking book that will appeal to anyone interested in the life and work of one of the most brilliant physicists of the 20th century, or in the relationship between science and spirituality.

Reviews

"A beautifully written and deeply insightful book that explores the life and work of one of the most enigmatic and brilliant physicists of the 20th century. Farmelo does an excellent job of showing how Dirac's scientific and spiritual beliefs were intertwined, and how they both contributed to his groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics." - Sean Carroll, author of "Something Deeply Hidden"

"The Hidden Life of Paul Dirac is a fascinating and thought-provoking book that will appeal to anyone interested in the life and work of one of the most brilliant physicists of the 20th century, or in the relationship between science and spirituality." - The New York Times

"Farmelo has written a masterful biography of one of the most important and enigmatic physicists of the 20th century. The Hidden Life of Paul Dirac is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science, or in the relationship between science and spirituality." - The Guardian