The Zen in Modern Cosmology
By addebook • Nov 5th, 2008 • Category: Astronomy & Geography
The Zen in Modern Cosmology
The Zen in Modern Cosmology
By Chi-sing Lam
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Number Of Pages: 248
Publication Date: 2007-12-24
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 9812771859
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9789812771858
Binding: Hardcover
According to Modern Cosmology, our Universe came from a primordial state 13.7 billion years ago, with no matter and very little energy. In other words, it was almost empty. Where do the stars and galaxies, and everything else in the present universe come from then? This captivating book provides an answer to this question, and explains the observations and evidence behind the assertion of an almost empty primordial universe. Aimed at a general audience, it assumes no prior knowledge of astronomy or physics. The emptiness of the primordial universe is reminiscent of the emptiness in Zen Buddhism. The similarities and differences of these two forms of emptiness are explored.
Summary: A rather pointless book
Rating: 2
As a cosmology introduction for laymen, it is an alright book — albeit rather conventional. But making the rather superficial connection of the physics vacuum state to the “emptiness” of the Zen Buddhism is quite pointless. This attempt brings no insight to either of the two. It is just one of those “clever things” that’s OK if you are talking to your buddy in an undergraduate dorm; but writing a book about this? I would say it’s a rather misguided effort.
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