The Modern Scholar: Physics for Poets

By: Professor Richard T. Kouzes

Narrated by: Professor Richard T. Kouzes

For many with a background in humanities, the thought of exploring the sciences can seem to be daunting at best. This can be especially true with regard to physics which often incorporates complex mathematical formulas as well. But that doesn't have to be the case. In fact, many of the most significant principles of physics can be broken down and understood in very easy-to-understand terms. That is exactly the manner in which Professor Richard Kouzes handles the subject in this engaging series of lectures.

Exploring many of the most significant concepts in physics, Professor Kouzes explains each in a very straightforward and approachable manner. He begins by examining the history of physics - the "knowledge of nature" - as a science which encompasses the study of matter and all of the phenomena that are observed in our universe. He also explores the origins of physics, tracing it back to the ancient world. Subsequent lectures then delve into some of the major principles of physics such as the Laws of Motion, Energy, Thermodynamics, and Electromagnetism. Building upon these, Professor Kouzes then guides listeners to a better understanding of some of the more complex applications of physics such as Nuclear Physics and Quantum Mechanics and the ways in which physics impacts each of lives on a daily basis.

©2014 Richard T. Kouzes (P)2014 Crescite Group, LLC

Good Read

I found Physics for Poets to be easy to understand engaging, and well done overall.

Awesome, practical

I thought this professor did an amazing job of communicating basic ideas in physics. I thought it was very helpful for a non-scientist. It would be good for homeschooling teens.

This is a great course - mostly.

This is a decent intro-level physics book. It doesn't go into excessive detail on any topic, but gives an over-view of all of the foundational principles with just enough detail to get a taste of each. I was really enjoying it until the final lecture...
In that final lecture he "explains" climate change, but omits the crucial fact that although CO2 levels historically rise after a global temperature rise, and this time they are rising before a rise in temperature, there is no evidence showing that CO2 causes that rise.
Basing my assertions on historical data, I will give an analogy that I hope will illustrate the broken logic they are employing:

1. Premise: Every time there is a car crash, some amount of fuel is found on the ground in that area.
2. Inference: Tom & Johnny use some fuel to light a camp fire, therefore, some amount of fuel can be found in their fire pit.
3. Conclusion: Following the CO2/climate change logic, a car crash is about to happen in their fire pit.

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