About the book: 1987 / W. Heisenberg is one of the pioneers of modern theoretical physics, who laid the foundations of atomic physics. With no less courage and depth, he posed and solved the philosophical, logical and humanitarian problems associated with it. The collection is compiled on the basis of two books by W. Heisenberg: “Steps Beyond the Horizon” (1973) and “Tradition in Science” (1977). It provides a theoretical-cognitive, epistemological understanding of the latest scientific achievements and ways of developing theoretical physics. The publication is intended for both philosophers and a wide range of natural scientists.