The Dilemma of the Upright Person (as the German scientific spokesperson, Max Planck)

Author: Hai Er Brown (USA), translated by Liu Bing
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Publish Date: 1995-11-01
Features: Max Planck (1858-1947), a pivotal figure in the history of modern physics, is often referred to as one of the "three pioneers who revolutionized the concept of physics" alongside Niels Bohr and Albert Einstein. This book summarizes Planck's academic contributions and philosophical thoughts while also reflecting on the moral dilemmas he faced as an upright scientist and the chief spokesperson for German science during World War I, the Weimar Republic, and the Third Reich. It chronicles his exceptionally productive academic life contrasted with his tragic personal journey. The book celebrates Planck's resilient and selfless spirit dedicated to science. Through Planck's social and political activities, the author provides diverse perspectives on the state of German science before and after Hitler's rise to power. Profound in thought and elegant in language, the book offers a more comprehensive and empathetic understanding of Max Planck, the founder of quantum theory.