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Author : John D. Barrow,Frank J. Tipler
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 706 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0192821474
Explores the concepts and many implications of the theory that the structure and operation of the universe is determined by the existence of intelligent observers
Author : John D. Barrow,Frank J. Tipler
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 728 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : MINN:31951001415311T
Investigates the history of philosophic thought concerning the question of design and mankind's place in the universe. The modern collection of ideas known as the "anthropic cosmological principle" asserts that there is a deep connection between intelligent life and the physical universe.
Author : John D. Barrow,Frank J. Tipler
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015035334674
Investigates the history of philosophic thought concerning the question of design and mankind's place in the universe. The modern collection of ideas known as the "anthropic cosmological principle" asserts that there is a deep connection between intelligent life and the physical universe.
Author : Nick Bostrom
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-11
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781136710995
Anthropic Bias explores how to reason when you suspect that your evidence is biased by "observation selection effects"--that is, evidence that has been filtered by the precondition that there be some suitably positioned observer to "have" the evidence. This conundrum--sometimes alluded to as "the anthropic principle," "self-locating belief," or "indexical information"--turns out to be a surprisingly perplexing and intellectually stimulating challenge, one abounding with important implications for many areas in science and philosophy. There are the philosophical thought experiments and paradoxes: the Doomsday Argument; Sleeping Beauty; the Presumptuous Philosopher; Adam & Eve; the Absent-Minded Driver; the Shooting Room. And there are the applications in contemporary science: cosmology ("How many universes are there?", "Why does the universe appear fine-tuned for life?"); evolutionary theory ("How improbable was the evolution of intelligent life on our planet?"); the problem of time's arrow ("Can it be given a thermodynamic explanation?"); quantum physics ("How can the many-worlds theory be tested?"); game-theory problems with imperfect recall ("How to model them?"); even traffic analysis ("Why is the 'next lane' faster?"). Anthropic Bias argues that the same principles are at work across all these domains. And it offers a synthesis: a mathematically explicit theory of observation selection effects that attempts to meet scientific needs while steering clear of philosophical paradox.
Author : Malcolm S. Longair
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401022200
Proceedings of IAU Symposium No. 63, held in Cracow, Poland, September 10-12, 1973
Author : Frank J. Tipler
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1997-09-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780385467995
Is there a higher power in the universe? What happens to us when we die? Leading physicist Frank J. Tipler tackles these questions and more in an astonishing and profoundly important book that scientifically proves the existence of God and the physical resurrection of the dead.
Author : Geraint F. Lewis,Luke A. Barnes
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107156616
An engaging defence and critique of the various arguments from both science and religion on the fine-tuning of the Universe.
Author : Frank J. Tipler
Publisher : Image
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2008-08-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780385514255
A highly respected physicist demonstrates that the essential beliefs of Christianity are wholly consistent with the laws of physics. Frank Tipler takes an exciting new approach to the age-old dispute about the relationship between science and religion in The Physics of Christianity. In reviewing centuries of writings and discussions, Tipler realized that in all the debate about science versus religion, there was no serious scientific research into central Christian claims and beliefs. So Tipler embarked on just such a scientific inquiry. The Physics of Christianity presents the fascinating results of his pioneering study. Tipler begins by outlining the basic concepts of physics for the lay reader and brings to light the underlying connections between physics and theology. In a compelling example, he illustrates how the God depicted by Jews and Christians, the Uncaused First Cause, is completely consistent with the Cosmological Singularity, an entity whose existence is required by physical law. His discussion of the scientific possibility of miracles provides an impressive, credible scientific foundation for many of Christianity’s most astonishing claims, including the Virgin Birth, the Resurrection, and the Incarnation. He even includes specific outlines for practical experiments that can help prove the validity of the “miracles” at the heart of Christianity. Tipler’s thoroughly rational approach and fully accessible style sets The Physics of Christianity apart from other books dealing with conflicts between science and religion. It will appeal not only to Christian readers, but also to anyone interested in an issue that triggers heated and divisive intellectual and cultural debates.
Author : Donald D. Clayton
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 634 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226109534
Donald D. Clayton's Principles of Stellar Evolution and Nucleosynthesis remains the standard work on the subject, a popular textbook for students in astronomy and astrophysics and a rich sourcebook for researchers. The basic principles of physics as they apply to the origin and evolution of stars and physical processes of the stellar interior are thoroughly and systematically set out. Clayton's new preface, which includes commentary and selected references to the recent literature, reviews the most important research carried out since the book's original publication in 1968.
Author : John D. Barrow
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780199548170
Cosmology & the universe.
Author : Andrew Zimmerman Jones
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2009-11-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780470467244
A clear, plain-English guide to this complex scientific theory String theory is the hottest topic in physics right now, with books on the subject (pro and con) flying out of the stores. String Theory For Dummies offers an accessible introduction to this highly mathematical "theory of everything," which posits ten or more dimensions in an attempt to explain the basic nature of matter and energy. Written for both students and people interested in science, this guide explains concepts, discusses the string theory's hypotheses and predictions, and presents the math in an approachable manner. It features in-depth examples and an easy-to-understand style so that readers can understand this controversial, cutting-edge theory.
Author : Paul Davies
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2007-04-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 0547415761
Cosmic Jackpot is Paul Davies’s eagerly awaited return to cosmology, the successor to his critically acclaimed bestseller The Mind of God. Here he tackles all the "big questions," including the biggest of them all: Why does the universe seem so well adapted for life? In his characteristically clear and elegant style, Davies shows how recent scientific discoveries point to a perplexing fact: many different aspects of the cosmos, from the properties of the humble carbon atom to the speed of light, seem tailor-made to produce life. A radical new theory says it’s because our universe is just one of an infinite number of universes, each one slightly different. Our universe is bio-friendly by accident -- we just happened to win the cosmic jackpot. While this "multiverse" theory is compelling, it has bizarre implications, such as the existence of infinite copies of each of us and Matrix-like simulated universes. And it still leaves a lot unexplained. Davies believes there’s a more satisfying solution to the problem of existence: the observations we make today could help shape the nature of reality in the remote past. If this is true, then life -- and, ultimately, consciousness -- aren’t just incidental byproducts of nature, but central players in the evolution of the universe. Whether he’s elucidating dark matter or dark energy, M-theory or the multiverse, Davies brings the leading edge of science into sharp focus, provoking us to think about the cosmos and our place within it in new and thrilling ways.
Author : Errol E. Harris
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Science
ISBN : UCAL:B4243846
Explains the several versions of a principle recently put forth by some physicists and other scientists, that life, intelligence, and scientific research (presumably state-funded) rise inevitably from the fundamental nature of existence. Traces the idea's emergence, tests its philosophical validity, and explores its possible implications. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author : Anthony Fairall
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2001-01-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 1852333227
Through Fairall's clear writing style, this book explains the very nature of the universe in which we dwell and incorporates a special color feature that offers three-dimensional views of the surrounding universe to ever greater depth.
Author : F. Bertola,U. Curi
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1993-07-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521382033
Long awaited proceedings of an important conference on the anthropic prininciple.