Mastery of Nature

Author	: Svetozar Y. Minkov
Publisher	: University of Pennsylvania Press
Total Pages	: 288
Release	: 2018-04-02
ISBN-10	: 9780812249934
ISBN-13	: 0812249933
Rating	: 4/5 (933 Downloads)

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Download or read book Mastery of Nature written by Svetozar Y. Minkov and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2018-04-02 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ranging from ancient Greek thought to contemporary quantum mechanics, Mastery of Nature investigates to what extent nature can be conquered to further human ends and to what extent such mastery is compatible with human flourishing.

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