Philosophic Problems of Nuclear Science - Werner Heisenberg - 1952 First Edition

Before Breaking Bad's Walter White, *this* was the real Heisenberg... Dive into the philosophical depths of nuclear science with Werner Heisenberg's classic series of lectures. As one of the preeminent figures in quantum mechanics, Heisenberg embarks on a thought-provoking exploration of the profound philosophical implications arising from the revolutionary discoveries in atomic and nuclear physics. In this captivating journey first translated in 1952, Heisenberg sets theoretical physics in historical perspective and then grapples with fundamental questions concerning the nature of reality, the limits of human understanding, and the intricate interplay between scientific theory and philosophical inquiry. Philosophic Problems of Nuclear Science - Werner Heisenberg. Translated by F. C. Hayes (published in German : Wandlungen in den Grundlagen der Naturwissenschaft 1947). Published 1952, Pantheon Books, New York Hardcover. Approx 5.75x8in. 126pp. Dustjacket shows small signs of wear on edges and spine. Book is in otherwise good condition.