Fritjof Capra

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Fritjof Capra

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Hi !

Did anyone read the books from Fritjof Capra ? I ordered today "The Tao of Physics"
because it really catched my attention...I`m really curious to read it...Have a look at :

http://www.spaceandmotion.com/Philosoph ... -Capra.htm
Fritjof Capra, a fine Philosopher of Science, wrote the Tao of Physics in 1975, exploring the connection between modern physics (quantum theory) and Eastern mysticism / philosophy. Of most significance, is the understanding of the Universe as a dynamic interconnected unity. As Fritjof Capra writes;
In Indian philosophy, the main terms used by Hindus and Buddhists have dynamic connotations. The word Brahman is derived from the Sanskrit root brih – to grow- and thus suggests a reality which is dynamic and alive. The Upanishads refer to Brahman as ‘this unformed, immortal, moving’, thus associating it with motion even though it transcends all forms.’ The Rig Veda uses another term to express the dynamic character of the universe, the term Rita. This word comes from the root ri- to move. In its phenomenal aspect, the cosmic One is thus intrinsically dynamic, and the apprehension of its dynamic nature is basic to all schools of Eastern mysticism.
They all emphasize that the universe has to be grasped dynamically, as it moves, vibrates and dances. (Fritjof Capra, 1975)
The Eastern mystics see the universe as an inseparable web, whose interconnections are dynamic and not static. The cosmic web is alive; it moves and grows and changes continually. Modern physics, too, has come to conceive of the universe as such a web of relations and, like Eastern mysticism, has recognised that this web is intrinsically dynamic. The dynamic aspect of matter arises in quantum theory as a consequence of the wave-nature of subatomic particles, and is even more essential in relativity theory, where the unification of space and time implies that the being of matter cannot be separated from its activity. The properties of subatomic particles can therefore only be understood in a dynamic context; in terms of movement, interaction and transformation. (Fritjof Capra, The Tao of Physics)
Fritjof Capra is correct that matter can not be separated from activity, the error of modern physics has been in the conception of Motion as the motion of Matter ('subatomic particles') rather than the motion of Space.
Western Physics (with its 'particles' and 'forces' in 'Space Time' ) has never correctly understood the Eastern world view. It is also important to understand that the ancient Indian philosophers did not actually know how the universe was a dynamic unity, what matter was, how the One Thing / Brahman caused and connected the many things. Thus Eastern philosophical knowledge is ultimately founded on mysticism and intuition.
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Post: # 7378Post bomohwkl »

i have read. Again books are just a way people 'propagate' their ideas. It is not always right or show you the truth.
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