Ancient and Modern Physics

by Thomas E. Willson

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57 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Several months ago, on an intellectual self-improvement kick, I decided I wanted to learn more about physics. After poring over Amazon's selections, I opted for this one--it was 52 pages long, and I thought how complex can it be if the author can explain both ancient and modern physics in that few pages. Ha! The 10 chapters herein are reprints of articles Willson wrote for the Theosophical Forum. So, I'm not actually his intended audience. Yet, I did get something from his writings: everything in the universe is connected and the ancient Hindu physicists made all their generally accurate summations of how the world works based on that understanding. He mentions "metaphysics" in such a casual manner as to indicate, "Doesn't everyone already know this?" I would have loved to hear Mr. Willson expound on the ideas in these articles, but even these writings are older than I am.

[Milkiways · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm not rating this book because I'm not sure how I feel about it!
I have background both in Sanskrit and Physics, I know very well what principles the writer is referring to,
and I can see how he is correlating them. However, I couldn't understand what was his motivation & intention behind putting something so beautiful and simple into such complex and twisted context!

It may sound harsh but, the writer doesn't seem to have done enough research about Vedas. I started my studies in Sanskrit and was first introduced to the field of Science through Vedas. The little information provided by them made me curious and pulled me towards Western inventions. I have enormous love for both fields and I'm utterly disappointed the way writer presented them in this book! If he would have made an effort to make readers understand the great principles he is talking about properly, English folks here could have really appreciated it! Nonetheless, it was nice try!

[Joseph Inzirillo · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think 3.5 is more appropriate. The reiteration over and over of the four globes gets weary but the connection to mankind is interesting.

I also think I truly was hoping for more metaphysical and less physics.

Interesting read but not a priority if you're looking for more of a metaphysical book.