Modern Philosophical Science Books(a very old example would be Mach)

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Einstein drew much of his inspiration for his reworkings of space and time from philosophical books such as those written by Ernst Mach. Are there any modern philosophical science books that focus on the dilemmas of today's physics (hopefully that are respectable and not completely wacky).

Is there much of a philosophical side to physics any more, or have things gotten to technical to avoid overwhelming complexities in the writing that may surpass a readers understanding who is not yet intensely study physics in a professional setting.
 
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Yes, there are many modern philosophical books about physics. Some notable works include The Inflationary Universe by Alan Guth, The Quantum Universe by Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw, The Fabric of the Cosmos by Brian Greene, and Our Mathematical Universe by Max Tegmark. These books all provide accessible introductions to some of the most complex topics in physics and discuss philosophical implications of the latest discoveries.