The Tao of Physics: An Exploration of the Parallels Between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism

Since its first publication, The Tao of Physics has become a cult book and international bestseller. Fritjof Capra was the first to explore in detail and with authority the connections between Eastern mysticism and modern physics. His book has contributed to the new awareness of a profound harmony between the world views of science and of the mystical tradition. And recent developments in subatomic physics – the subject of a new chapter for this edition (July 1989) – have reinforced his thesis.

The parallels… are indeed most striking – Sir Bernard Lovell

In the role of interpreter of… the philosophy of physics today, Dr Capra has few equals – John Gribben, Times Educational Supplement

For this new edition Fritjof Capra has added a substantial chapter to take account of recent developements in subatomic physics. He has also made some minor revisions to the text, including a few corrections to the physics.

Cover illustration by Richard Sparks