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The Book of Nothing
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The Book of Nothing (2001) (edit title/settings)

Vacuums, Voids, and the Latest Ideas about the Origins of the Universe

by John D. Barrow (Author) (edit contributors)

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What conceptual blind spot kept the ancient Greeks (unlike the Indians and Maya) from developing a concept of zero? Why did St. Augustine equate nothingness with the Devil? What tortuous means did 17th-century scientists employ in their attempts to create a vacuum? And why do contemporary... read more

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  • - Very thorough explanation / exploration of the concept of Nothing and its role in understanding creation.
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  • “If God had wanted us to philosophize, he would have created us.”
  • “If God has a will, surely it cannot come true unless Man cooperates.”

First Sentence edit see section history

When we look back at the system of counting that we learned first at school it seems that the zero is the easiest bit.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. John D. Barrow (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Pantheon Books
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2001
ISBN: 0375420991
Page Count: 384

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  • Library of Congress: QA141 .B36 2000
  • Dewey: 111.5

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