検索キーワード： 歴史・哲学

While we have come a long way toward deciphering the laws of the universe, many physicists still regard time to be one of the greatest unsolved mysteries. On Time provides answers to the questions about time that philosophers and scientists have been asking for millennia, such as whether it has a beginning and an end, why it only points toward the future and not the past, whether it can be stretched and squeezed or even reversed, and whether it is even real.

Journey into the enigmatic life and enduring legacy of Pythagoras, the philosopher-mystic whose teachings shaped the intellectual and ritual traditions of humanity. Born on the island of Samos around 570 BCE, Pythagoras transcended the boundaries of his time, blending mathematics, music, and philosophy into a cohesive vision of the cosmos governed by harmony and universal code. Through travels that spanned Egypt, Babylon, and India, Pythagoras encountered and synthesized the profound wisdom of ancient civilizations.

What happens when medicine's reputation for scientific authority exceeds the science behind its practice? Written during a transformative period in American medicine, Medicine is a provocative and fiercely skeptical examination of doctors, medical science, public health, and the rapidly changing...

Why do we still believe in UFOs, despite repeated efforts to dismiss them? For most of the twentieth century, reports of unidentified flying objects were treated as cultural error: cranks, hoaxes, late-night radio. Then, abruptly, the posture changed. The Pentagon released videos it could not...

A profound argument for science that embraces uncertainty and promotes possibility, creativity, and the belief that we can shape, if not determine, our future. “This wise book challenges everything we take for granted about thinking scientifically.” —Annie Duke, bestselling author of...

La evolución con una claridad extraordinaria. Arsuaga nos demuestra que, bien contada, la ciencia conecta con el pensamiento y es capaz de acercarnos al gran sentido de la vida. 3.ª edición La respuesta no es un libro más sobre evolución humana. Es el libro en el que Juan Luis Arsuaga...

One of Bill Gates's Top Five Book Recommendations The wondrous and illuminating story of humankind's quest to discover the fundamentals of chemistry, culminating in Mendeleyev's dream of the Periodic Table. In 1869 Russian scientist Dmitri Mendeleyev was puzzling over a way to bring order to the...

Trace the awe-inspiring history of astronomy, from ancient stargazing to the frontiers of modern deep space exploration. Perfect for a relaxing evening listen or an educational commute, this accessible science journey skips the complex math. Instead, it focuses on the profound wonder that drove...

Relive the dramatic space race and Apollo 11 lunar landing in an awe-inspiring history perfect for your daily commute. From the shaking roar of the Saturn V rocket to the quiet blackness of the cosmos, this accessible science journey transforms complex engineering into a thrilling adventure...

In Grace in All Simplicity, listeners will delight in Cahn and Quigg's engaging prose and see how the infinite and the infinitesimal are joined. Today, physicists and astronomers are exploring distances from a billionth of a billionth of the human scale to the entire cosmos, and contemplating...

This military history reveals how an accidental invention transformed ancient warfare into global empires. Perfect for your daily commute, this epic narrative plunges you into the laboratories of Chinese alchemists and the smoke-filled battlefields that reshaped our modern world. Experience the...

Uncover a gripping medical history where ancient magical rituals sparked a brutal, brilliant scientific revolution. Perfect for your daily commute, this thought-provoking narrative transforms the centuries-long quest to cure illness into a high-stakes, suspenseful adventure. Whether you are...

Master the awe-inspiring science of natural disasters as humanity battles the violent forces of plate tectonics. Perfect for your daily commute, this intense listening experience reveals how solid ground becomes a destructive weapon driven by shifting faults and deep seismic waves. Expand your...

Discover the awe-inspiring narrative history of a forbidden mathematical concept that built our modern digital universe. For centuries, civilizations counted stars and wealth without a symbol for emptiness, leaving humanity blind to the true scale of the cosmos. Follow the epic struggle to tame...

Uncover the unsettling medical history and biological secrets of the single fluid that dictates human survival. Perfect to fuel a curious mind on your daily commute, this deep dive transforms a morbid subject into an awe-inspiring educational journey. From ancient religious rituals to the...

Explore the evolutionary biology of perception and discover how the nervous system constructs your daily reality. Whether you are tuning in on a busy morning commute or unwinding with an inquisitive mind, this mind-expanding journey transforms how you experience your physical environment. The...

This epic world history reveals how a fiercely guarded ancient craft ignited a global communication revolution. Perfect for your daily commute, this fascinating audio journey transports you from a time when ideas were carved into heavy stone to the dawn of a connected civilization. Settle into a...

Trace the epic history of human exploration, where braving the unforgiving unknown sparked our journey toward the stars. Perfect for your daily commute, this cinematic voyage transports you from the campfires of early hominids to the high-stakes cockpits of daring test pilots. Immerse yourself...

Explore the awe-inspiring astronomy history of how a simple glass lens shattered human ignorance and mapped the cosmos. Whether you are navigating your daily commute or relaxing under an open night sky, this vivid narrative transports you from ancient myth-making to the thrilling frontiers of...

Trace the gripping medical history of our most vital fluid, where the science of survival meets ancient mystical rituals. Perfect for your morning commute or an immersive deep dive, this fascinating narrative sweeps from ancient altars to the sterile intensity of modern operating rooms...