Help for introductory books for an economist-philosopher

[cuak2000]

Hey!
I know there are a lot of book recomendations in this site, but I thought my background
is sufficiently strange to ask for a special answer.
I've got my Calculus, basic Real Analysis and linear algebra OK.
I'm rather weak in geometry though, but I feel ok learning new stuff in maths.
I have some basic knowledge on Physics, but I've never taken a college course.
I'm interested in a solid general introduction on basic concepts. I'm interested in general in philosophy of science, so I'd rather have a theoretic oriented book than an applied one.
I'm looking for, I hope, demanding books, rather than washed-down versions.

Thanks for your time!

cd

[George Jones]

For an introduction to baisc physics, try The Feynman Lectures on Physics,

http://www.amazon.com/Feynman-Lectures-Physics-including-Feynmans/dp/0805390456/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1226107237&sr=1-2.

For a look at the state-of-the-art physics and the mathematics underlying state-of-the-art physics, try The Road to Reality: A Complete Guide to the Laws of the Universe by Roger Penrose,

http://www.amazon.com/Road-Reality-Complete-Guide-Universe/dp/0679454438/ref=sr_oe_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1226107022&sr=1-1

You don't have to read Feynman before reading Penrose. Although both Feynman and Penrose are quite demanding, they are also quite rewarding. Read the reviews.

[cuak2000]

Thanks for your reply!
I've read a bit of the Feynman lectures, and it has certainly been a rewarding effort.
I haven't seen the book by Penrose, but I'll check it out.

cd