Two theories, relativity theory and quantum theory shook the very foundation of physics in the 20th century. Of the two, quantum theory reveals a truly mysterious sub-atomic world with its mind-boggling phenomena. For example, such entities as electrons, protons and photons (light particles)or waves as the occasion demands. This is called matter-wave duality. In Buddhist philosophy scholars have found a doctrine called catuskoti which is astonishingly similar to matter-wave duality. violate the Aristotelion laws of thought. The book analyzes two apparently contradictory parallels; (1) similarity between Buddhist philosophy and scientific thought, and (ii) resemblance between mystical catuskoti and mysterious matter-wave duality. The book also tries to dispel misconceptions harboured by lay persons about quantum theory.

Buddhist Logic and Quantum Dilemma, Jayant Burde, Motilal Banarsidass, Publishers, Hardcover, 415 pages, $24.00

JAYANT BURDE received his M.Sc. degree in mathematics from Bombay University he also holds a degree in law from Bangalore University and is a Certificated Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers. He has written many articles and papers in many fields : mathematics, cash management, organizational structure etc. He has also published eight books in different discipline of knowledge: Philosophy of Numbers (2007), Rituals, Mantras and Science (MLBD, 2004), Sunya and Nothingness (MLBD, 2009). Buddhist Logic and Quantum Dilemma (MLBD, 2012), The Mystique of Om (New Age Books, 2007), The World of Rhythm called Ritual (New Age Books, 2007) and Jaina Relativism and Relativity Physics (MLBD, 2014), The Riddle of the Infinite (MLBD, 2020)