The Seven Mysteries of Life
The Seven Mysteries of Life
Guy Murchie
Rainn Wilson
An enormous tome of knowledge, wisdom, science, philosophy and transcendental mysticism that was said to have inspired Carl Sagan’s Cosmos. Like Walt Whitman as a science geek. - Rainn Wilson
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The Seven Mysteries of Life

The Seven Mysteries Of Life: An Exploration of Science and Philosophy

Guy Murchie
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Guy Murchie
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Embark on an enlightening odyssey through the intricate tapestry of existence with Guy Murchie's magnum opus, "The Seven Mysteries of Life." This monumental work, a finalist for the American Book Award, serves as a beacon of knowledge, illuminating the profound interconnectedness of all beings and the universe itself. With a quest that spanned seventeen years, Murchie meticulously unravels the enigmatic threads that weave together the realms of biology, physics, sociology, and mathematics, guided by an insatiable thirst for understanding the essence of life and the cosmos. Through the pages of this masterful tome, readers are invited to traverse the boundaries of science and philosophy, led by Murchie's unique blend of poetic eloquence and a visionary spirit. "The Seven Mysteries of Life" stands not just as a testament to human curiosity and the quest for meaning but as a source of endless inspiration and wonder. With each chapter, Murchie challenges us to look beyond the surface, to see the unity in diversity, and to contemplate our place within the vast, intricate web of existence. This book is not merely a journey through the scientific and the mystical; it is a profound exploration of the marvels that bind us all, offering insights that resonate with the very core of our being.

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Released
1978
1 Jun
Length
690
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An enormous tome of knowledge, wisdom, science, philosophy and transcendental mysticism that was said to have inspired Carl Sagan’s Cosmos. Like Walt Whitman as a science geek. - Rainn Wilson
The Fibonacci Sequence turns out to be the key to understanding how nature designs... and is... a part of the same ubiquitous music of the spheres that builds harmony into atoms, molecules, crystals, shells, suns and galaxies and makes the Universe sing.
— Guy Murchie, The Seven Mysteries of Life

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