The Joy of Discovery

Richard Feynman, one of the last great physicists of the 20th century, was also an iconoclastic icon, a devoted family man, an amateur artist, and a professional musician (in a samba orchestra in Rio de Janeiro). Feynman's legacy lies in his dedication and passion for science. The scientific method he advocated rejects dogmas and is skeptical to the core. Feynman believed in a kind of science that was not only entertaining but also capable of making valuable contributions to humanity, and he practiced this in his own life. Like all great scientists, Feynman loved to share his ideas about the laws of nature with his colleagues as well as with laypeople.

There is no better source that demonstrates Feynman's passion for science than this book, which collects his short works.

"As one reads Feynman, one is caught up in his enthusiasm..."

- Alan Guth, author of The Inflationary Universe

"Each of the short narratives is a delight. Feynman always speaks excessively, sometimes bravely, and often provocatively, ranging from computers to the role of science in society."

- Rock Kolb, author of Blind Watchers of The Sky

"This book reminds us of Feynman's genius."

- Nature