When We Cease to Understand the World by Benjamin Labatut 9781782276142

When We Cease to Understand the World

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When We Cease to Understand the World by Benjamín Labatut takes you on an enthralling exploration into the intricate minds...
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When We Cease to Understand the World by Benjamín Labatut takes you on an enthralling exploration into the intricate minds of some of the greatest scientists in history. This captivating narrative draws you into the lives of intellectual titans like Fritz Haber, Alexander Grothendieck, Werner Heisenberg, and Erwin Schrödinger, illuminating their insatiable thirst for knowledge and the profound costs they incur along the way.

Labatut's masterful storytelling intertwines fact with fiction, creating a rich tapestry that delves into the paradoxes of genius. As you journey through the pages, you will:

  • Experience Intellectual Brilliance: Feel the intensity of groundbreaking discoveries that reshaped our understanding of the world.
  • Witness Emotional Turmoil: Observe how personal relationships are strained as these brilliant minds sink deeper into their obsessions.
  • Explore Philosophical Depth: Contemplate profound questions surrounding existence, morality, and the delicate balance between progress and destruction.

Labatut’s work has received widespread acclaim for its engaging prose and thought-provoking themes, capturing the hearts of readers and critics alike. With When We Cease to Understand the World, he compels us to reflect on the exhilarating yet treacherous dance between brilliance and madness.

This powerful narrative is essential for anyone intrigued by the nuances of science, philosophy, and the complexities of the human condition. Dive into a world where knowledge is both a gift and a curse, and discover the stories that linger in the shadows of progress.

Product Information

ISBN: 9781782276142
Author: Benjamin Labatut
Format: Paperback / softback
Imprint: Pushkin Press
Publisher: Pushkin Press
Dimensions: 128 x 197 x 17 mm
Publication Date: 06 May, 2021
Pagination: 192 pages
Weight: 172g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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