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Stephen Hawking was recognized as one of the greatest minds of our time and a figure of inspiration after defying his ALS diagnosis at age twenty-one. He is known for both his breakthroughs in theoretical physics as well as his ability to make complex concepts accessible for all, and was beloved for his mischievous sense of humor. At the time of his death, Hawking was working on a final project: a book compiling his answers to the "big" questions that he was so often posed--questions that ranged beyond his academic field.
Within these pages, he provides his personal views on our... more
Within these pages, he provides his personal views on our... more
Rankings by Category
Brief Answers to the Big Questions is ranked in the following categories:
- #37 in Astronomy
- #25 in Cosmology
- #64 in How Things Work
- #44 in Physics
- #64 in Popular Science
- #15 in Questions
- #76 in Science