The Feynman Lectures on Physics

The Feynman Lectures on Physics by Richard P. Feynman, Robert B. Leighton, and Matthew Sands represent one of the greatest intellectual achievements in the history of science education. Originally delivered as a two year introductory physics course at Caltech between 1961 and 1963, the lectures were transcribed and published in three volumes covering mechanics, radiation and heat, quantum mechanics, and electromagnetism. Feynman’s approach is unlike any other physics textbook: he teaches from fundamental principles rather than formulas, builds physical intuition over rote calculation, and connects physics to mathematics, philosophy, and the human experience of understanding the universe. Even working physicists return to these lectures again and again for insight and inspiration.