Abstract

In this series of four lectures a scientist examines some philosophical implications of what one might loosely call "the modern scientific view of life". Bronowski has produced numerous books and articles on everything from the poetry of Blake to the clock paradox of relativity theory. It is therefore to be regretted that his latest work suffers from an annoying amount of oversimplification, and a tendency to substitute rhapsodizing for reasoning. Those concerned with the "two cultures" debate and related matters will nevertheless find this book valuable and enjoyable, especially for the author's argument—which is convincing—that science and the arts need not be antithetical either in subject-matter or in spirit.—H. P. K.