The Tao of Physics is Capra's attempt to compare two different epistemological modalities - modern physics and eastern mysticism - and to unify their The Tao of Physics is Capra's attempt to compare two different epistemological modalities - modern physics and eastern mysticism - and to unify their explanations of the world. Outside of some cursory material on Tao, Brahman, and Sunyata, the book primarily discusses the major advances in 20th century physics and makes them comprehensible to the layman. All to the good. Unfortunately, the book is far too long and repetitive. To be reminded over and over again that how actualities are born from the field of quantum possibilities, the ineffable Tao produces all things is annoying. Every scientific chapter includes some final pages on how this or that theory mirrors Nagarjuna's Middle Way or the many bodies of Brahman and it becomes trite. It would be better instead to connect the threads at the end and let the science stand for itself....more
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