I found capra s book remarkable in having been prescient enough published in 2002 to. In the hidden connections he breaks through another frontier, this time applying the principles of complexity theory to an analysis of the broad sphere of all human. Fritjof capras the hidden connections is a book of ideas. In recent years, the nature of human organizations has been discussed extensively in business and management circles in response to a widespread feeling that todays businesses need to undergo fundamental transformations. Fritjof capra books list of books by author fritjof capra. Fritjof capra simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. I call my synthesis the systems view of life because it requires. My guest tonight is fritjof capra, hes one of the worlds leading thinkers in systems theory and the author of many influential books including the. He is a founding director of the center for ecoliteracy in berkeley, california, where he lives. He is a founding director of the center for ecoliteracy in berkeley, california, and is on the faculty of schumacher college. Capra is the author of several books, including the tao of physics 1975, the turning point 1982, uncommon wisdom 1988, the web of life 1996 and the hidden connections 2002. Physicist and philosopher, internationally famous author and coauthor of a dozen publications and a screen play, fritjof capra is also a teacher and an environmental activist. It is probably true quite generally that in the history of human thinking the most fruitful developments frequently take place at those points where two different lines of thought meet.
His studies on the philosophical implications of particle physics are reflected in his most famous work the tao of the physical. With its intentionally oversimplified notions of biology. Capra is the author of four international bestsellers, the tao of physics 1975, the turning point 1982, uncommon wisdom 1988, and the web of life 1996. Fritjof capra, bestselling author of the tao of physics and the web of life, here explores another frontier in the human significance of scientific. He also discusses the concepts of ecoliteracy and ecodesign and puts forth a number of concrete proposals for changing the game. He has done research on particle physics and systems theory, and has written popular books on the implications of science with ethics, metaphysics and society. Currently director of the center for ecoliteracy in berkeley, california. There are indeed interesting political and social hidden connections that capra unveils in this book, while admittedly this subject is not the main tenet of the book.
Werner heisenberg an international bestseller which has sold over one million copies worldwide. Fritjof capra born february 1, 1939 is an austrianamerican physicist born in vienna, austria, capra earned a ph. The hidden connections is a 2002 book by fritjof capra, in which the author proposes a holistic alternative to linear and reductionist world views. Fritjof capra, a worldrenowned physicist, is the author of the tao of physics, the turning point, uncommon wisdom, the web of life, and the coauthor of belonging to the universe, winner of the american book award in 1992. Fritjof capra explains why complex systems are inherently unpredictable in hidden connections. Physicist fritjof capra is perhaps best known for his 1975 book, the tao of physics, which is now in its fourth printing. Recent scientific discoveries indicate that all life from the most primitive cells, up to human societies, corporations and nationstates, even the global economy is organised along the same basic patterns and principles. It is a marvellous book for leaders or consultants. Fritjof capra lives in berkeley with his wife and daughter. Buy hidden connections book by fritjof capra, 9780007453030. The hidden connections 1997 steering business toward sustainability 1995 the science of leonardo 2007 learning from leonardo 20 fritjof capra is wellknown and famed as one of the most important authors on new science and systems research. A science for sustainable living written by fritjof capra, published by flamingo, 2003, isbn 0006551580 december 31, 2004 academic.
A forerunner of that revolution, fritjof capra now continues to expand the scope of. In the book the hidden connections, capra considers these networks as the. Membranes are a universal characteristic of life and display the same type of structure throughout the living world they are always active, opening and closing, keeping certain substances out and letting others in and expelling waste. See all books authored by fritjof capra, including the tao of physics. Complexity and life fritjof capra, 2005 sage journals. In the hidden connections, he covers a lot of ground in just 288 pages3. Apr 04, 2019 fritjof capra explains why complex systems are inherently unpredictable in hidden connections. This book has motivated me to read paul hawkens books on the ecology of commerce and natural capitalism, and more of amory and hunter lovins work, to educate myself more around the economic and technological ideas connectiions refers to. An exploration of the parallels between modern physics and eastern mysticism 1975, capra s first book, challenges conventional wisdom by demonstrating striking parallels between vedic and oriental mystical traditions and the discoveries.
A fierce attack on globalism and a manifesto for change by one of the worlds leading scientific writers. The second half of the hidden connections is devoted to applying capra s new perspectives to a variety of pressing contemporary issues from globalization to biotechnology. Inside the mind of the great genius of the renaissance by fritjof capra find, read and cite. I presented summaries of this framework, as it evolved over the years, in several books, beginning with the turning point capra, 1982, and followed by the web of life capra, 1996 and the hidden connections capra, 2002. He aims to extend system dynamics and complexity theory to the social domain and presents a conceptual framework that integrates lifes biological, cognitive and social dimensions. One of the key insights of the systems approach has been the realization that the network is a pattern that is common to all life. A science for sustainable living by fritjof capra random. Extends the framework of systems and complexity theory to the social domain and uses thus framework to discuss some of the critical issues of our time the management of human organizations, the challenges and dangers of economic globalization, the scientific and ethical problems of biotechnology, and the design of ecologically sustainable communities and technologies. Born in vienna, austria, capra attended the university of vienna, where he earned his ph. Fritjof capra encourages his readers, whenever possible, to order his books through.
An exploration of the parallels between modern physics and eastern mysticism, and the turning point. I found capras book remarkable in having been prescient enough published in 2002 to. The hidden connections 4 life and leadership in organizations. In the hidden connections i expand that to the social domain, talking not only about living networks in cells, organisms and ecosystems, but also. He coauthored green politics 1984, belonging to the universe 1991, and ecomanagement 1993, and coedited steering business toward sustainability 1995.
Written primarily for undergraduates, it is also essential reading for graduate students and researchers interested in understanding the new systemic conception of life and its implications for a broad range of professions from economics and politics to medicine, psychology and law. In the last chapter of the hidden connections, i talk about what political. Buy hidden connections online of indias largest online book store, only genuine products. I have been widely recommending it as i progressed through it over two recent train journeys from london to penzance and back. Pdf in general, the book is extremely interesting as capra was able to wave. My final synthesis was published last year in a textbook by cambridge university press, titled. Fritjof capra, bestselling author of the tao of physics and the web of life, here explores another frontier in the human significance of scientific ideasapplying complexity theory to largescale social interaction. A science for sustainable living by fritjof capra click on title for book link. His most recent book, the hidden connections, was published in 2002. The hidden connections a science for sustainable living, fritjof capra this is an exceptional book the most valuable i have read in at least five years. Fritjof capra is an earth charter international council member. Science, society, and the rising culture, and more on. The hidden connections 2002 fritjof capra 2002 the hidden connections.
Capra explains in detail a conceptual framework that integrates biological, cognitive and social dimensions of life which allows for a systematic evaluation to a series of important issues. Integrating the biological, cognitive, and social dimensions of life into a science of sustainability fritjof capra, author. The hidden connections, capra singles out biotech as an example of an industry corrupted by the profit motive. Fritjof capra, bestselling author of the tao of physics and the web of life, here explores another frontier in the human significance of scientific ideasapplying. Fritjof capras groundbreaking exploration of the parallels between modern physics and eastern mysticism. Quotes from the hidden connection, fritjof capra 1 the hidden connections. Written by fritjof capra, published by flamingo, 2003, isbn. Capra moved beyond his profession, physics, with the tao of physics. The second half of the hidden connections is devoted to applying capras new perspectives to a variety of pressing contemporary issues from globalization to biotechnology. He is the author of the turning point 1982, the web of life 1996, the hidden connections 2002, the science of leonardo 2007, and learning from leonardo 20. Fritjof capra, bestselling author of the tao of physics and the web of life, here explores another. By berkeley fritjof capra, lawrence berkeley national.
Capra serves on the faculty of the amanakey executive education program in sao. A science for sustainable living by fritjof capra 287pp, harpercollins. Physicist fritjof capra was at the forefront of the revolution, and in the web of life he extended its scope by showing the impact of complexity theory on living organisms. In the 1980s, complexity theory emerged as a powerful alternative to classic, linear thought. I would like to emphasize the merit fritjof capra has, as a mainstream scientist, to have unveiled the negative effects of genetically modified organisms, commonly called gmo. A forerunner of that revolution, fritjof capra now. Summary the hidden connections, fritjof capra, 2002 chapters 14. I found capras tao of physics in 1985, at a time when my life was in a complete reorientation. Fritjof capra fritjof capra born february 1, 1939 is an austrianborn american physicist. The hidden connections fritjof capra, bestselling author of the tao of physics and the web of life, here explores another frontier in the.
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