Looking for Thought-Provoking Literature? Check Out These Book Suggestions!

[dekoi]

I seem to be drawn towards literature which tends to question reality, or answers questions which many people do not even begin to question in the first place. This then, can include both philosophical, and "scientific" literature (although it seems to be more metaphysical or 'metascientific').

Does anyone have any suggestions? If so, I'll go to the library or Chapters tomorrow to pick the book up.

 

[Gokul43201]

Here are some staples :

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance - Robert Pirsig
anything by Fritjof Capra (Web of Life, Hidden Connections, Turning Point, etc.)
The Dancing Wu Li Masters - Gary Zukav

 

[dekoi]

Here are some staples :

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance - Robert Pirsig
anything by Fritjof Capra (Web of Life, Hidden Connections, Turning Point, etc.)
The Dancing Wu Li Masters - Gary Zukav

Thank you Gokul.

Any one else? I'm in the mood for reading.

 

[fourier jr]

two by george gamow:
- one, two, three... infinity
- gravity

 

[Gokul43201]

two by george gamow:
- one, two, three... infinity
- gravity

Just a note that these are actually science books, albeit for the layman. Gamow's style, nevertheless, is distinct and enjoyable. If you read and enjoy any of these above two, I would highly recommend Gamow's Tompkins series as well.

 

[gazzo]

"Uncle Petros and Goldbach's Conjecture" (Apostolos Doaxiadis) is a good [light] read.