Flying Circus of Physics

Physics for the Inquiring Mind is gem of a book written by Eric Rogers . The subtitle of the book reads The methods, nature, and Philosophy of Physical Science. The book was published by Princeton University Press in 1960. As the subtitle says the book goes into methods and the philosophy of the physical science. Even the things which we suppose were quite natural and simple are questioned in a way that really sets you thinking. One of the major features of the book is excellent illustrations that are numerous and very well done. The clarity and the way they are drawn to elucidate a concept is just amazing. Why the other books on physics do not have such meaningful diagrams. Another major theme that is emphasized is the laboratory work and actual`hands on' activities that Rogers literally urges us to do. Also rhetoric at times is employed to make the point clear. Consider this excerpt from page 343-344; one of my favorites from the book: Demons Problem 1 in Chapter 7 asked, ``Ho...