Cosmological Fine-Tuning Arguments: What (if Anything) Should We Infer from the Fine-Tuning of Our Universe for Life? (Routledge Studies in the Philosophy of Religion)

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07XFGQPCQ
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 1st edition (September 5, 2019)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 5, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Cosmological Fine-Tuning Arguments: What (if Anything) Should We Infer from the Fine-Tuning of Our Universe for Life? (Routledge Studies in the Philosophy of Religion)

The concept of fine-tuning in cosmology refers to the remarkable precision and delicate balance of the fundamental constants and parameters of the universe that are necessary for the existence of life as we know it. This fine-tuning has led some to argue that the universe must have been designed or guided in some way to allow for the emergence of life.

In this book, leading philosophers of religion and cosmologists explore the implications of cosmological fine-tuning for our understanding of the universe and the existence of life. They examine various arguments for and against the idea of a fine-tuned universe, as well as the implications of fine-tuning for theological and philosophical debates about the nature of the universe and our place in it.

The contributors to this volume offer a range of perspectives on the significance of cosmological fine-tuning, from theistic interpretations that see it as evidence of a cosmic designer, to naturalistic explanations that seek to account for fine-tuning without invoking supernatural causes. They also consider the implications of fine-tuning for other areas of philosophy, such as the nature of scientific explanation, the limits of human knowledge, and the question of whether the universe is ultimately meaningful or purposeful.

Cosmological Fine-Tuning Arguments provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of one of the most intriguing and controversial topics in contemporary philosophy and science. Whether you are a philosopher, scientist, theologian, or simply curious about the nature of the universe, this book will challenge you to think carefully about the implications of cosmological fine-tuning for our understanding of the cosmos and our place within it.
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