Essay Assignment
In the two extremely popular books, the Tao of Physics and The Universe in a Single Atom, the authors -- a physicist and the leader of a major Buddhist religious group -- grapple with the ways in which 20th-century quantum physics is similar to ancient Buddhist metaphysics. In your essay, please explain context and purpose of those two books. In what ways were the two authors' purposes similar and different? What was the readership (or likely readership) of the two books? Why do you think this topic was so engaging to those readers?
In terms of content, do Capra and the Dalai Lama agree about the characterization of the Eastern and Western worldviews? Give some examples to demonstrate your point. Why do you think they believed that physics (old or new) was so important to those worldviews?
You essay should be between 750 and 1000 words. (I don't care about exact word count, but I will start to pay attention if the essay is very long or very short). You should use primarily sources from this class. Please cite all clearly.
Text Book: The Tao of Physics- An Exploration of the Parallels Between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism by Fritjof Capra, Fourth Edition.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.