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rocketg
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Does anyone know where to download the Feynman lectures at?
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Download Feynman Lectures: Where to Find
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around locating downloadable versions of the Feynman Lectures, exploring various sources and perspectives on accessibility, legality, and geographical considerations related to obtaining the lectures. The scope includes practical advice, personal anecdotes, and reflections on the availability of educational resources.
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- Exploratory
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Main Points Raised
- One participant inquires about where to download the Feynman Lectures.
- Another participant provides a link to a previous discussion thread, suggesting it was easily accessible.
- Some participants express that purchasing the hardcover set is a reasonable option, citing its cost-effectiveness.
- Geographical barriers to accessing physical copies are highlighted, with one participant humorously noting their distance from a university bookshop.
- A participant mentions the availability of the lectures in China at significantly lower prices, discussing the legality of possessing such copies outside of China.
- Another participant shares their experience of being geographically isolated and reflects on the changes in accessibility to educational materials over the past decade.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on the best methods to obtain the Feynman Lectures, with no consensus on a single preferred source. Discussions about geographical barriers and pricing also reveal varied experiences and opinions.
Contextual Notes
Some participants reference the legality of obtaining certain editions of the lectures in different countries, which may depend on local laws and distribution rights. The discussion also touches on the evolving nature of access to educational resources over time.
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DyslexicHobo
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https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=161014
You didn't even need to use the search function to find this one, it's on the front page!
You didn't even need to use the search function to find this one, it's on the front page!
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The F lectures are really a bargain at ~100 bucks for the complete hardcover set. I suggest downloading them from a shelf at your nearest university bookshop.
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Crosson
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I just find it funny that the nearest university bookshop at which I could pick up the Feynman lectures is at least 2000 miles away
i.e. the OP could always try www.amazon.com[/URL]
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nrqed
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Crosson said:I just find it funny that the nearest university bookshop at which I could pick up the Feynman lectures is at least 2000 miles away
i.e. the OP could always try www.amazon.com[/URL][/QUOTE]
Ok, I'll bite.
Where the heck are you located? In an island in the middle of the Pacific? In a research outpost in Antarctica? :confused:
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Crosson
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I'm in Hawaii!
I think it is good for people to keep a perspective on geographical barriers to learning, despite the advances of the modern age. Just 10 years ago it would have been next to impossible for me to obtain that series of feynman lectures in any form.
I think it is good for people to keep a perspective on geographical barriers to learning, despite the advances of the modern age. Just 10 years ago it would have been next to impossible for me to obtain that series of feynman lectures in any form.
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http://www.worldcatlibraries.org/oclc/531535&tab=holdings?loc=hawaii
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MeJennifer
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Talking about distances, in China you can buy the 3 volumes, legally, for pennies on the dollar.
I was amazed by the untranslated science books that are available. Big publishers, like Springer, Addison Wesley, Cambridge etc, have special licenses for their books for sale in mainland China. For instance the Springer Graduate Texts in Mathematics series goes for about $6 a piece.
Needless to say it is not legal to sell those books ouside mainland China, but it is perfectly legal to posess such a copy.
I was amazed by the untranslated science books that are available. Big publishers, like Springer, Addison Wesley, Cambridge etc, have special licenses for their books for sale in mainland China. For instance the Springer Graduate Texts in Mathematics series goes for about $6 a piece.
Needless to say it is not legal to sell those books ouside mainland China, but it is perfectly legal to posess such a copy.
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Crosson
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Oh, very good Robphy. I am not on that particular island, and I had to make the assumption that they did not have it based on my attempt to request it as a freshman years ago.
Times change fast when you are in some ways 20 years behind the U.S. mainland
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