Alan Lightman said “….we are haunted by the suspicion that what we see and understand of the world is only a tiny piece of the whole.” (Lightman, 2013, p. x). What can one say about science? There is so much we can state as fact and more than cannot be. How can a miracle be explained by scientific law? This is something that is touched on in the book The Accidental Universe by Alan Lightman. Lightman puts forth information on several universes that are as thought provoking as they are powerful. The following are some items that were learned, some points agreed with and why. A few points that created an internal debate for the reader leading to a change of mind. Lastly, a personal recommendation on the book is set forth.
Surprising New Information One of the first items that was surprising, it was assumed that those in the scientific community believed in only what they could prove through scientific law and no room for a higher being such as, God. …show more content…
This would be a book to recommend to friends. Even if the reader/recommender doesn’t completely agree with what the book contains, it does get one to thinking outside the box or maybe to see something in a new light. It also introduces one to information they may have never known otherwise. It also reminds the reader what was once known then lost for lack of use. The book contains great lessons of past scientist that spent their lives working on solving mysteries of the universe.
Conclusion
The Accidental Universe presented a lot of information about several universes. It left the reader pondering many assertions which were presented in the preceding paragraphs. There was also surprising material which was set forth along with a personal recommendation of the book. A few points in the book that the reader agreed with were present along with meanings taken away. The biggest item brought away was never to stop wondering and
Surprising New Information One of the first items that was surprising, it was assumed that those in the scientific community believed in only what they could prove through scientific law and no room for a higher being such as, God. …show more content…
This would be a book to recommend to friends. Even if the reader/recommender doesn’t completely agree with what the book contains, it does get one to thinking outside the box or maybe to see something in a new light. It also introduces one to information they may have never known otherwise. It also reminds the reader what was once known then lost for lack of use. The book contains great lessons of past scientist that spent their lives working on solving mysteries of the universe.
Conclusion
The Accidental Universe presented a lot of information about several universes. It left the reader pondering many assertions which were presented in the preceding paragraphs. There was also surprising material which was set forth along with a personal recommendation of the book. A few points in the book that the reader agreed with were present along with meanings taken away. The biggest item brought away was never to stop wondering and