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The Accidental Universe

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The Accidental Universe
AuthorAlan Lightman
LanguageEnglish
GenreNon fiction
PublisherPantheon Books
Publication date
January 14, 2014

The Accidental Universe is a 2014 nonfiction book by physicist and author Alan Lightman.

Synopsis

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The book is a collection of seven essays on the history of science and its impact on mankind's understanding of their place in the universe.[1]

Reception

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Some critics praised its writing style and insights on philosophy and the natural world.[2][3][1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "The Accidental Universe: The World You Thought You Knew by Alan P Lightman". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
  2. ^ THE ACCIDENTAL UNIVERSE | Kirkus Reviews.
  3. ^ "Classical Education-Great Books-Humanities-Liberal Arts-Socratic Method-Distance Education". Harrison Middleton University. Retrieved 2023-05-08.