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1 online resource (xvii, 373 pages) |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Summary |
Over the last forty years, scientists have uncovered evidence that if the Universe had been forged with even slightly different properties, life as we know it - and life as we can imagine it - would be impossible. Join us on a journey through how we understand the Universe, from its most basic particles and forces, to planets, stars and galaxies, and back through cosmic history to the birth of the cosmos. Conflicting notions about our place in the Universe are defined, defended and critiqued from scientific, philosophical and religious viewpoints. The authors' engaging and witty style addresses what fine-tuning might mean for the future of physics and the search for the ultimate laws of nature. Tackling difficult questions and providing thought-provoking answers, this volumes challenges us to consider our place in the cosmos, regardless of our initial convictions. |
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An engaging defence and critique of the various arguments from both science and religion on the fine-tuning of the Universe. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
A conversation on fine-tuning -- I'm only human! -- Can you feel the force? -- Energy and entropy -- The universe is expanding -- All bets are off! -- A dozen (or so) reactions to fine-tuning -- A conversation continued. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Pattern formation (Physical sciences)
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Pattern formation (Physical sciences) |
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Pattern formation (Biology)
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Pattern formation (Biology) |
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Life -- Origin.
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Life -- Origin. |
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Universe.
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Universe. |
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Cosmology -- Philosophy.
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Cosmology -- Philosophy. |
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Evolution. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Barnes, Luke A., 1983- author.
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Schmidt, Brian, 1967- author.
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| Added Title |
Life in a finely tuned cosmos |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Lewis, Geraint F. Fortunate universe. Cambridge, United Kingdom : Cambridge University Press, 2017 9781107156616 (DLC) 2016029411 (OCoLC)956947539 |
| ISBN |
9781316716489 (electronic book) |
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1316716481 (electronic book) |
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9781107156616 (hardback) |
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1107156610 (hardback) |
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9781316716342 |
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1316716341 |
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9781316716069 |
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1316716066 |
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9781316661413 |
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1316661415 |
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