Jim Holt Books
Jim Holt is an American journalist and essayist whose work focuses on popular science. His writings have appeared in the New York Times, the New York Times Magazine, the New Yorker, and Slate. He has published several books, including Stop Me If You've Heard This: A History and Philosophy of Jokes and the New York Times best seller Why Does the World Exist?
What's When Einstein Walked with Gödel about?
When Einstein Walked with Gödel (2018) is an excursion through both the fabric of our reality and the limits of scientific imagination. Combining math and physics with history and philosophy, it sheds light on some of the most important scientific theories of the last three centuries – and examines the turbulent lives of the geniuses who conceived them.
Who should read When Einstein Walked with Gödel?
- Laypeople who’d like to understand more about math and physics
- Critical thinkers interested in the history and philosophy of science
- Anyone who’d like to leave a big impression at their next cocktail party
Why Does the World Exist?
What's Why Does the World Exist? about?
Why Does the World Exist? by Jim Holt delves into the ultimate existential question: why is there something rather than nothing? Through philosophical inquiry, scientific exploration, and interviews with leading thinkers, Holt explores various theories and attempts to uncover the true nature of existence.
Who should read Why Does the World Exist??
- Philosophy enthusiasts curious about the nature of reality
- Readers who enjoy thought-provoking and intellectually stimulating books
- Those with a deep interest in existential questions and the search for meaning