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The Hidden Third by Basarab Nicolescu
The Hidden Third presents a unique exploration of transdisciplinary thought through poetic theorems that bridge quantum physics, philosophy, and spirituality. Written by renowned theoretical physicist Basarab Nicolescu, this work introduces the logic of the included third—a concept that transcends classical Aristotelian logic by embracing and uniting contradictions.
Each theorem in this collection functions as a first phrase, carrying concentrated force at the inception of thought. As Gonçalo Tavares notes, these beginnings hold the greatest substance, creating a foundation for understanding reality beyond binary oppositions. The work positions language itself as a quantum phenomenon, revealing hidden dimensions within communication and meaning.
Transdisciplinary Philosophy Meets Quantum Theory
Nicolescu's approach disseminates what Gary P. Hampson describes as "a new renaissance transmission," landing between prose and poetry, science and art, philosophy and spirituality. This interdisciplinary framework offers tools for contemporary understanding, leaving readers reimagined and regenerated through its synthesis of seemingly disparate fields.
The text introduces the logic of the third secretly included in classical logic—a living symbol that unites contradictions by embracing and fusing them. This concept draws from Nicolescu's extensive work in theoretical physics at CNRS Paris and his pioneering role in transdisciplinary research through CIRET (International Center for Transdisciplinary Research and Studies).
Basarab Nicolescu (Ploiești, Romania, 1942) serves as honorary theoretical physicist at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) at Paris, Professor at Babeș-Bolyai University in Romania, Professor Extraordinary at the School of Public Leadership at Stellenbosch University in South Africa, and member of the Romanian Academy. As President-Founder of the International Center for Transdisciplinary Research and Studies (CIRET), he has established himself as a world-renowned figure in transdisciplinarity.
His published works include From Modernity to Cosmodernity—Science, Culture and Spirituality (SUNY Press, 2014), Manifesto of Transdisciplinarity (SUNY Press, 2002), and Science, Meaning and Evolution—The Cosmology of Jacob Boehme (Parabola Books, 1991).
This paperback edition offers accessible entry into Nicolescu's groundbreaking work on the intersection of quantum mechanics, language theory, and philosophical inquiry. The Hidden Third serves researchers, philosophers, and readers interested in interdisciplinary approaches to understanding reality beyond conventional frameworks.
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The Hidden Third by Basarab Nicolescu
The Hidden Third presents a unique exploration of transdisciplinary thought through poetic theorems that bridge quantum physics, philosophy, and spirituality. Written by renowned theoretical physicist Basarab Nicolescu, this work introduces the logic of the included third—a concept that transcends classical Aristotelian logic by embracing and uniting contradictions.
Each theorem in this collection functions as a first phrase, carrying concentrated force at the inception of thought. As Gonçalo Tavares notes, these beginnings hold the greatest substance, creating a foundation for understanding reality beyond binary oppositions. The work positions language itself as a quantum phenomenon, revealing hidden dimensions within communication and meaning.
Transdisciplinary Philosophy Meets Quantum Theory
Nicolescu's approach disseminates what Gary P. Hampson describes as "a new renaissance transmission," landing between prose and poetry, science and art, philosophy and spirituality. This interdisciplinary framework offers tools for contemporary understanding, leaving readers reimagined and regenerated through its synthesis of seemingly disparate fields.
The text introduces the logic of the third secretly included in classical logic—a living symbol that unites contradictions by embracing and fusing them. This concept draws from Nicolescu's extensive work in theoretical physics at CNRS Paris and his pioneering role in transdisciplinary research through CIRET (International Center for Transdisciplinary Research and Studies).
Basarab Nicolescu (Ploiești, Romania, 1942) serves as honorary theoretical physicist at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) at Paris, Professor at Babeș-Bolyai University in Romania, Professor Extraordinary at the School of Public Leadership at Stellenbosch University in South Africa, and member of the Romanian Academy. As President-Founder of the International Center for Transdisciplinary Research and Studies (CIRET), he has established himself as a world-renowned figure in transdisciplinarity.
His published works include From Modernity to Cosmodernity—Science, Culture and Spirituality (SUNY Press, 2014), Manifesto of Transdisciplinarity (SUNY Press, 2002), and Science, Meaning and Evolution—The Cosmology of Jacob Boehme (Parabola Books, 1991).
This paperback edition offers accessible entry into Nicolescu's groundbreaking work on the intersection of quantum mechanics, language theory, and philosophical inquiry. The Hidden Third serves researchers, philosophers, and readers interested in interdisciplinary approaches to understanding reality beyond conventional frameworks.
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