A simple, witty and entertaining introduction to 100 intriguing scientific ideas.

A simple, witty and entertaining introduction to 100 intriguing scientific ideas.

Here are the most recent writings, some of them unpublished, of the preeminent philosopher of our time. Quine is always, whatever his subject, an elegant writer, witty, precise, and forceful. Admirers of his earlier books will welcome this new volume.

Explains 175 of the most important laws, principles, equations, and theories that form the foundation of the field as we know it.

Have you ever wondered why a 'hunch' has turned out to be correct, why we gossip so much, whether daydreaming is good for us, why you have felt familiar in a place you have never been before or how you can guide your unconscious mind? 101 Insights into Your Mind presents 101 thought-provoking scientific insights into our brain's processes through a series of anecdotes and easy-to-understand scientific account. From the trivial to the mind-boggling, it is a revealing insight into the way our minds work.