The hope and vision of J. Robert Oppenheimer /

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Author / Creator:Day, Michael (Michael A.), author.
Imprint:Singapore ; Hackensack, N.J. : World Scientific, [2016]
©2016
Description:1 online resource
Language:English
Subject:Oppenheimer, J. Robert, -- 1904-1967.
Oppenheimer, J. Robert, -- 1904-1967.
Philosophy, Modern -- 20th century.
Nuclear nonproliferation -- International cooperation.
Physicists -- United States -- Biography.
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Science & Technology.
SCIENCE -- Energy.
SCIENCE -- Mechanics -- General.
SCIENCE -- Physics -- General.
Nuclear nonproliferation -- International cooperation.
Philosophy, Modern.
Physicists.
United States.
Biographies.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11248721
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ISBN:9789814656757
9814656755
9789814656733
9814656739
9789814656740
9814656747
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Online resource; title from PDF title page (World Scientific, viewed December 15, 2015).
Summary:"Incorporating elements from history, science, philosophy and international relations theory, this book takes a fresh look at the life and thought of Robert Oppenheimer. The author argues that not only are Oppenheimer's ideas important, engaging and relevant, but also more coherent than generally assumed. He makes a convincing case that Oppenheimer has much to say about 21st century issues, and his voice should be brought back into the public forum. The book recovers and reconstructs what Oppenheimer said and wrote during the 1940s, 50s and 60s (i.e., his hope and vision) with the goal of identifying what might be of general philosophical interest today. It considers not only Oppenheimer's thought, but also his life using philosophical ideas developed by contemporary philosophers. In addition, to deepen and broaden the discussion and demonstrate the relevance of Oppenheimer's vision for the present, the author analyzes his views using contemporary international relations theory with a special emphasis on nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament. This examination reveals ways in which Oppenheimer's reasoning was prescient of current work being carried out to control, and possibly move beyond, the nuclear revolution."--
Other form:Print version: Day, Michael (Michael A.). Hope and vision of J. Robert Oppenheimer. Singapore ; Hackensack, N.J. : World Scientific, 2015 9789814656733