A photograph captures the final state of Richard Feynman's blackboard as it appeared at the time of his death in 1988 at Caltech. The historical image serves as a poignant snapshot of the renowned physicist's last academic thoughts and calculations.
Mary Midgley's rejected 1950s BBC radio script 'Rings and Books' made a groundbreaking observation about how most canonical philosophers were unmarried men, suggesting this influenced their abstract approach to philosophy. Her work challenged traditional epistemology by highlighting how embodied experiences and domestic life could provide valuable philosophical insights, anticipating key concepts in feminist philosophy.
A curated list of influential scientific books from the 20th century spans multiple disciplines including physics, biology, anthropology, and computer science. The collection features seminal works from renowned scientists like Einstein, Darwin, and Feynman, alongside important field guides and scientific explorations. Notable selections range from theoretical physics and mathematical principles to evolutionary biology and human consciousness studies.