"Explores the rise of the idea of nothing in Western modernity and how this idea is transforming and offering new possibilities"--Provided by publisher.
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"Explores the rise of the idea of nothing in Western modernity and how this idea is transforming and offering new possibilities"--Provided by publisher.
"Explores the rise of the idea of nothing in Western modernity and how this idea is transforming and offering new possibilities"--Provided by publisher
Explores "why we find spontaneity so elusive and shows how early Chinese philosophy points the way to happier, more authentic lives"--Dust jacket flap
Explores "why we find spontaneity so elusive and shows how early Chinese philosophy points the way to happier, more authentic lives"--Dust jacket flap.
A deeply original exploration of the power of spontaneity'an ancient Chinese ideal that cognitive scientists are only now beginning to understand'and why it is so essential to our well-being Why is it always hard to fall asleep the night before an important meeting' Or be charmi…
Explores "why we find spontaneity so elusive and shows how early Chinese philosophy points the way to happier, more authentic lives"--Dust jacket flap.
What is nothingness? Where can it be found? The writers of New Scientist magazine investigate - from the big bang, dark energy, and the void to superconductors, vestigial organs, hypnosis, and the placebo effect - and discover that understanding nothing may be the key to underst…