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In this concise collection of lectures, Stephen Hawking traces the development of physical ideas from ancient philosophy to contemporary science. He revisits foundational works of Aristotle, Newton, and Einstein, emphasizing their contributions to our understanding of gravity. The series then explores the Big Bang, black holes, and the quantum realm, addressing how time and space are interwoven in modern theories. Hawking’s accessible explanations illuminate both the historical context and the cutting‑edge questions that continue to drive the scientific quest for a unified understanding of the universe.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Science/Physics
Authors: Stephen Hawking
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