BOOKS
—ENGLISH EDITIONS—
The Dawn of a Mindful Universe
In The Dawn of a Mindful Universe, Marcelo Gleiser argues that our greatest challenge is no longer expanding knowledge, but redefining our relationship with life itself.
Great Minds Don’t Think Alike
Some of today's most pressing questions cannot be answered from within a single discipline. Great Minds Don't Think Alike brings together leading scientists, philosophers, historians, and public intellectuals to explore topics ranging from consciousness and artificial intelligence to climate change, faith, mortality, and the future of civilization.
The Simple Beauty of the Unexpected
Part memoir, part philosophical reflection, and part celebration of the natural world, The Simple Beauty of the Unexpected explores how moments of stillness and direct engagement with nature can reshape the way we understand ourselves and the universe.
The Island of Knowledge
How much can we truly know? In The Island of Knowledge, Marcelo Gleiser examines one of the most profound questions in science and philosophy: whether there are fundamental limits to human understanding. Drawing on the history of scientific thought—from Plato and Galileo to Einstein and contemporary physics—he argues that every expansion of knowledge also enlarges the horizon of the unknown.
A Tear at the Edge of Creation
In A Tear at the Edge of Creation, Marcelo Gleiser challenges this enduring ambition, arguing that nature is not built upon perfect symmetry but on imperfection, asymmetry, and creative instability. Rather than flaws to be eliminated, these imperfections are the very conditions that make complexity, life, and consciousness possible.
The Prophet and the Astronomer
In The Prophet and the Astronomer, Marcelo Gleiser explores the surprising parallels between ancient apocalyptic traditions and modern cosmology, revealing how humanity's fascination with endings reflects a deeper search for meaning and order.
The Dancing Universe
In The Dancing Universe, Marcelo Gleiser traces this timeless quest across cultures and civilizations, revealing how mythology, religion, philosophy, and science have each offered distinct yet deeply connected narratives about the birth of the cosmos.