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Nobel laureate Erwin SchrГ¶dinger's What is Life? is one of the great science classics of the twentieth century. It was written for the layman, but proved to be one of the spurs to the birth of molecular biology and the subsequent discovery of DNA. What is Life? appears here together with Mind and Matter, his essay investigating a relationship which has eluded and puzzled philosophers since the earliest times. Brought together with these two classics are SchrГ¶dinger's autobiographical sketches, which offer a fascinating account of his life as a background to his scientific writings. \*\* Review "One of the great science classics of the 20th century.... This is the book that provided the inspiration that gave birth to molecular biology and the discovery of DNA." Research News and Opportunities in Science and Theology "...delightful...SchrГ¶dinger writes in a naturally relaxed and pleasant tone that leads us through the difficulties of his subject...It is well worth the trouble. For the serious student of origin-of-life theories, it is the obvious place to start." The Boston Book Review Book Description Includes an exploration of "the question" which lies at the heart of biology (Wh

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Common subject areas: religion, theology.

Author
Erwin Schrödinger, Roger Penrose
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing)
Published
2012
Language
EN
ISBN
9780511001147
Category
religious
Subjects
Science, Philosophy, Religion
Rating
4.6 / 5 (949 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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