Secrets of Infinity: 150 Answers to an Enigma

by Antonio Lamúa (Editor)

Secrets of Infinity examines infinity as it has been studied since antiquity, beginning with the classical figures from Greece and Rome. In an entertaining and practical way, readers will discover that infinity is not limited to the mathematical concept as represented by the symbol nor its metaphysical concept as the indefinable concept of eternity, but in fact, it resides in a variety of disciplines, a multitude of contexts and has a far-reaching influence on human existence. Secrets of Infinity organizes the 150 articles into six subject Engaging and free of jargon, Secrets of Infinity helps to demystify the elusive infinity and bring it closer to modern concepts and understanding. Thinking readers and students will find enjoyment and insight on its pages.

Genres: Philosophy, History

320 pages, Hardcover

First published September 3, 2013

Reviews

[Stefan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is an interesting survey of scientific, mathematical, and philosophical topics. However, the English edition contains numerous math and unit conversion errors so when specific numbers are cited take them with a bit of caution. The connection with some of the topics to the theme of infinity is sometimes obscure.

The illustrations are beautiful. However, many of the figures lack useful captions or references in the main text that indicate how they relate to the topic of the associated article.

The deficiencies cited above could be a result of the edition that I read being a translation from an original Spanish language text. I have not read the original so can't be sure to what degree the problems with the book are due to translation errors.