Matter and Motion
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Matter and Motion
James Clerk Maxwell
3 people recommended it in 2 threads, 2015–2019.
What people on Hacker News said
It reminds me in a way of the Feynman Lectures. The greats often seem to have a way of explaining concepts in the most clear, concise way possible.
Also by Maxwell, his semi-pop science lectures on Newtonian physics, 'Matter and Motion'.
Where it comes up
- Steven Weinberg: Science books for the general reader 2015 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: What are your favorite books or essays written at least 100 years ago? 2019 · 1 recommendation