The Pattern of Change: A Mathematical and Philosophical Study of How We See the World (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781009546515)

One of life's most fundamental revelations is change. Presenting the fascinating view that pattern is the manifestation of change, this unique book explores the science, mathematics, and philosophy of change and the ways in which they have come to inform our understanding of the world. Through discussions on chance and determinism, symmetry and invariance, information and entropy, quantum theory and paradox, the authors trace the history of science and bridge the gaps between mathematical, physical, and philosophical perspectives. Change as a foundational concept is deeply rooted in ancient Chinese thought, and this perspective is integrated into the narrative throughout, providing philosophical counterpoints to customary Western thought. Ultimately, this is a book about ideas. Intended for a wide audience, not so much as a book of answers, but rather an introduction to new ways of viewing the world.

Author: Robert V. Moody,Ming-DAO Deng
ISBN-10: 1009546511
ISBN-13: 9781009546515
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 07/03/2025
Pages: 608
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.00lbs
Size: 9.60h x 7.40w x 1.40d