The Great Equations
| In this book, Dr. Crease (a science writer and philosophy professor- he teaches various courses including Philosphy of Science and Philosophy of Technology at SUNY Stony Brook) describes 10 mathematical equations that he believes are the most important in the history of human thought. His list includes equations from mathematics as well as those from physics. For each, he describes how it influences human thought, human understanding of the world, and human technology. |