Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker: Pioneer of Physics, Philosophy, Religion, Politics and Peace Research

This book offers a collection of texts by Carl Friedrich von Weizsaecker (1912-2007), a major German universal scientist who was a pioneer in physics, philosophy, religion, politics and peace research. He started as an assistant to the physicist, Werner Heisenberg, held professorships in theoretical...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Bartosch, Ulrich. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
Edition:1st ed. 2015.
Series:SpringerBriefs on Pioneers in Science and Practice, 21
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-13446-8
Table of Contents:
  • Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker‘sAutobiography in Reflexion -  Soliloquy
  • Major Publications Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker
  • Research into the Living Conditions in a World of Science and Technology –Thoughts on the Work Agenda
  • Arms Race and Political Responsibility – About the Courage to Admit One’s Own Fear
  • Limits to a Nuclear Economy
  • New Chances for Peace after the End of the Cold War - Conditions of Freedom.