What is Life?
With Mind and Matter and Autobiographical Sketches
By Erwin Schrodinger, Roger Penrose | Publisher: Cambridge University Press
About the book
Nobel laureate Erwin Schrödinger'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 Schrödinger's autobiographical sketches, which offer a fascinating account of his life as a background to his scientific writings.
Editions of What is Life?
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781107604667
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Nobel laureate Erwin Schrödinger'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 Schrödinger's autobiographical sketches, which offer a fascinating account of his life as a background to his scientific writings.
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What is What is Life? about?
Nobel laureate Erwin Schrödinger'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 Schrödinger's autobiographical sketches, which offer a fascinating account of his life as a background to his scientific writings.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in What is Life??
Mathematics and Science > Physics
Where can I read a sample of What is Life??
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781107604667
Is What is Life? part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Canto Classics
Who is/are the Author/s of the book What is Life??
Erwin Schrodinger, Roger Penrose
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
What is Life? is available as paperback(ISBN 9781107604667)