Title

Historicizing a Dream of Complete Science.

Authors

Zakariya, Nasser

Abstract

The article explores the concept of "complete science" as reflected in a dream reported by the physicist George Gamow shortly before his death. It delves into the implications of this dream and its resonance with broader discussions within the history and philosophy of science regarding the completeness or finality of scientific knowledge. It examines how different historical contexts and cultural factors shape interpretations of scientific aspirations and achievements.

Subjects

DREAMS; ARCHETYPE (Psychology); HISTORY of science; DREAM interpretation; IMAGINATION; QUANTUM gravity; PSYCHOTHERAPY

Publication

Journal of the History of Ideas, 2024, Vol 85, Issue 2, p357

ISSN

0022-5037

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1353/jhi.2024.a926153