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Quote by Eugene Wigner

“The miracle of the appropriateness of the language of mathematics for the formulation of the laws of physics is a wonderful gift which we neither understand nor deserve.”

Quote by Eugene Wigner

Book:Philosophical Reflections and Syntheses

Work

Philosophical Reflections and Syntheses

This book delves into a range of philosophical topics, offering insights and analyses on diverse philosophical issues. more

Author

Eugene Wigner, born on November 17, 1902 in Hungary and died on January 1, 1995, was a renowned physicist known for his work in quantum mechanics, nuclear physics, and solid-state physics. more

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