![]() ![]() Their debates are remembered because of their importance to the philosophy of science. Niels Henrik David Bohr Born in 1885 to Christian Bohr – a professor of physiology – and Ellen Adler Bohr in Copenhagen, Denmark, Niels Bohr made numerous contributions to the field of physics over the course of his life, up until his death in 1962.Īlbert Einstein The book discusses the Bohr–Einstein debates-a series of public disputes about quantum mechanics between Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr. “Loved this book-the organization, the content, the layout of information, and the background material made this a page-turner.” The Players: “Fascinating social and historical exploration of science (in general) and physics (quantum). “A good primer on quantum theory for beginners as well as an interesting discussion of the intersection of philosophy and science.” “Enjoyable for science/philosophy person.” ![]() ![]() The arithmetic mean of the rankings, on a five-point scale, are as follows. ![]() On April 16, 2019, the book club met to discuss “What is Real: The Unfinished Quest for the Meaning of Quantum Physics,” by Adam Becker. “In What Is Real? Adam Becker tells a fascinating if complex story of quantum dissidents…An excellent, accessible account.”― Wall Street Journal ![]()
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