Wheeler, John A.
The Anthropic Cosmological Principle (Oxford Paperbacks)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780192821478
- author:
- Wheeler, John A.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1988
- Pages:
- 726
- Dimensions:
- 23.37 x 3.05 x 15.49 centimetres
- Genre:
- Cosmology & the universe
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Anthropic Cosmological Principle by John D. Barrow and Frank J. Tipler explores a groundbreaking concept that has revolutionized our understanding of human existence within the universe. At its core, this idea posits that intelligent observers play a crucial role in shaping the fundamental structure of the cosmos. This comprehensive book delves into the far-reaching implications of the Anthropic Cosmological Principle, covering topics from ancient philosophical perspectives to modern scientific theories. The authors, two leading cosmologists, bring their unique expertise to the subject, examining the nature of life, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, and the interpretation of quantum theory in relation to observer existence. A wide-ranging and detailed exploration that will be of interest to philosophers, theologians, mathematicians, scientists, and historians alike, this book offers a fascinating insight into the connection between the vastness of the universe and the existence of life on our planet.
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