Anaximander: And the Nature of Science

Tonight we will discuss Anaximander: And the Nature of Science by Carlo Rovelli.

The Waterstones' synopsis:

Over two thousand years ago, one man changed the way we see the world. Since the dawn of civilization, humans had believed in the heavens above and the Earth below. Then, on the Ionian coast, a Greek philosopher named Anaximander set in motion a revolution. He not only conceived that the Earth floats in space, but also that animals evolve, that storms and earthquakes are natural, not supernatural, that the world can be mapped and, above all, that progress is made by the endless search for knowledge. ... [The book] tells the origin story of scientific thinking: our rebellious ability to reimagine the world, again and again.

The book can be purchased from David’s Bookshop in Letchworth (LALG discount makes it very competitively priced) or ordered from the library.

We will discuss this book and related topics. All LALG members are welcome, but if you haven't been before please contact Ann in advance to check there is room. We meet in the bar of Letchworth Sports and Tennis Club, Muddy Lane. There is no charge but please buy a drink NB card only, no cash.