Goff, Philip

Why? The Purpose of the Universe

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ISBN 13:
9780198883760
author:
Goff, Philip
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Oxford University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
22.4 x 14.4 x 2 centimetres (0.3
Genre:
Science, General, Science,
Condition:
New
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£13.62

Description

The universe has a purpose. But what does it mean to say that? For centuries, Western thought has been divided between traditional religion and secular atheism as the only ways to address this question. In "Why? The Purpose of the Universe", Philip Goff argues that it's time to move beyond these two perspectives. Goff explores contemporary cosmology and cutting-edge philosophical research on consciousness to propose a new idea: cosmic purpose. He examines alternative possibilities for understanding why we exist, including the notion that our reality might be simulated or that the universe is itself conscious. With analytical rigour, Goff scrutinises these options, laying the groundwork for a new approach to philosophical inquiry. Ultimately, Goff outlines a way of living in hope that cosmic purpose is still unfolding, involving engagement with the world and a nuanced understanding of traditional religion.

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