The Order Of Time by Carlo Rovelli
The book delves into the nature of time, challenging our conventional understanding by exploring its fluid and relative characteristics. It weaves together insights from physics, philosophy, and literature to illustrate how time is not a universal constant but rather a complex and multifaceted concept. The author explains how modern physics, particularly theories of quantum mechanics and relativity, reveal that time can behave in unexpected ways, differing from our everyday experiences. Through this exploration, the book invites readers to reconsider their perceptions of reality and the fundamental structure of the universe.
The 8177th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2017
- Nationality
- Italian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- Italian
- Avg User Rating
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(4.4)
- Alternate Titles
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- A Ordem Do Tempo
- L'ordine del tempo
- The Order of Time
- Tid
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- The 10 Best Nonfiction Books of the 2010s (Time)