Die Groot Gedagte – Gideon Joubert (Second Hand)

Die Groot Gedagte – Gideon Joubert

Subtitle: The Abstract Fabric of the Cosmos
Publisher: Tafelberg
ISBN: 0-624-03543-3
Language: Afrikaans
Format: Softcover
Condition: Very good – light handling marks on the back cover, interior clean and tight.

Description:
Die Groot Gedagte (“The Great Thought”) is an award-winning work by Gideon Joubert that explores the origin and nature of the universe in a clear and accessible way. Blending science and metaphysical reflection, Joubert examines the relationship between the macrocosm, the microcosm, and humankind’s place in this vast cosmic order.

Written in plain Afrikaans, the book explains complex concepts from quantum physics, astronomy, and cosmology—without requiring any technical background. Joubert poses timeless questions about life, reality, and the presence of God in the universe, offering an inspiring and thought-provoking perspective from a uniquely South African voice.

This edition carries two major literary awards, highlighting its importance in South African non-fiction:
🏅 1998 Andrew Murray Prize
🏅 1998 Insig Prize for Afrikaans Non-Fiction

Highlights:

• A cornerstone of Afrikaans popular science writing
• Combines scientific discovery with spiritual insight
• Accessible explanations of quantum physics and cosmology
• Award-winning work by journalist and author Gideon Joubert