A major work by German physicist and philosopher Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker, published in 1992, that explores the history of science, its meaning, and its connection to philosophy, particularly Platonic and biblical traditions, through a series of lectures. The book delves into the relationship between scientific theories (like quantum mechanics) and fundamental philosophical concepts, often referencing his own "theory of information" and Platonic ideas, while also touching on his work in nuclear physics and peace research.
Key aspects of "Zeit und Wissen"
Focus: A history of scientific civilization, examining the meaning, limits, and ambiguities of science.
Content: Connects scientific development with traditional Christian views on creation and cosmogonical myths.
Methodology: Moves beyond sociology and politics to focus on the truth of science, incorporating his own philosophical interpretations, such as a theory of information based on Platonic philosophy.
Author: Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker (1912–2007), a prominent physicist, philosopher, and peace researcher, known for his work with Werner Heisenberg on nuclear research and his role as a public intellectual.
Publication details
Publisher: Carl Hanser Verlag, Munich.
Year: 1992.
Format: Hardcover, approximately 1184 pages.
German only, an English translation is supposedly upcoming.
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