Fritjof Capra Quotes

A collection of quotes by Fritjof Capra.

Fritjof Capra is an Austrian-born American physicist, systems theorist, and author, best known for his multidisciplinary work merging science and philosophy. He gained international recognition with his book "The Tao of Physics," published in 1975, where he explored the parallels between modern physics and Eastern mysticism. Capra's subsequent works focused on the implications of systems thinking and ecology for understanding human relationships and societal challenges. He continues to contribute to the fields of complexity theory, sustainability, and education, emphasizing a holistic approach to knowledge and the interconnectedness of all life forms.

Scientists, therefore, are responsible for their research, n

Scientists, therefore, are responsible for their research, not only intellectually but also morally. This responsibility has become an important issue in many of today's sciences, but especially so in physics, in which the results of quantum mechanics and relativity theory have opened up two very different paths for physicists to pursue. They may lead us - to put it in extreme terms - to the Buddha or to the Bomb, and it is up to each of us to decide which path to take.

Fritjof Capra

Science

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Whenever the essential nature of things is analysed by the intellect, it must seem absurd or paradoxical. This has always been recognized by the mystics, but has become a problem in science only very recently.

Fritjof Capra

Nature Science