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The beginning of infinity : explanations that transform the world

by David Deutsch

An exploration of the nature of knowledge and the role of explanation in scientific and human progress. The text argues that humans possess an infinite capacity for understanding and problem-solving, constrained only by the fundamental laws of physics.

Accession 24436 ISBN 9780670022755 Publisher Viking
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