Brief Answers to the Big Questions

Stephen Hawking was recognized as one of the greatest minds of our time and a figure of inspiration after defying his ALS diagnosis at age twenty-one.

He was known for both his breakthroughs in theoretical physics and his ability to make complex concepts accessible to all, and was beloved for his mischievous sense of humor. At the time of his death, Hawking was working on a final project: a book compiling his answers to the "big" questions that he was so often asked — questions that ranged beyond his academic field. Each section is introduced by a leading thinker, offering their own insight into Professor Hawking's contribution to our understanding.