Claudio Tagliapietra, Pursuing Scientific Humanism: Letters between Werner Heisenberg and Enrico Cantore, 1967–1976 Eugene, OR: Cascade Books, 2025. Pp. 316. ISBN 979-8-3852-4330-3. £44.00 (hardcover).

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the correspondence between Werner Heisenberg and Enrico Cantore regarding scientific humanism during 1967 to 1976.
• Compilation of letters exchanged between Heisenberg and Cantore.
• Analysis of themes related to scientific humanism in their correspondence.
• Historical context provided for the time period.
• Insights into the philosophical discussions surrounding scientific humanism.
• Revelations of personal views on science and society from both scientists.
• Contextualization of their correspondence within the historical framework.