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| Universe, logic, philosophy: The universe contains all objects to which a theory, a model or a discourse refers. See also universe of discourse, exterior/interior, self-reference, paradoxes, domains, scope, totality, wholes, levels/order, description levels.
B. In cosmology, the universe is the totality of space, time, matter and energy that exists on a cosmic scale. See also space, time, spacetime, curved space, matter._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Frank J. Tipler on Universe - Dictionary of Arguments
Kanitscheider II 178 Frank Tipler/Kanitscheider: Most spectacular metaphysical approach: Thesis: Tipler's physics of immortality essentially represents a computer version of Teilhard's eschatological approach. >Universe/Teilhard de Chardin. Predecessor: Martin Rees, 1969(1). Tipler makes no use of vitalistic or spiritualistic agents (VsTeilhard). >Vitalism. He wants to show that physical development necessarily leads to a state in the future that can rightly be called "God". KanitscheiderVsTipler: "God" is a historically loaded predicate. >God. Tipler has a wishful thinking about how the universe should look in the future. It must be able to sustain life indefinitely. He calls this the "most beautiful physical postulate" and expresses the hope that beautiful postulates are also true. >Life/Kanitscheider. 1. M. Rees. The End of a Closed Universe. >An Eschatological Study. In: Observatory 89 (1969). pp. 193-198._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Tipler Frank J. Tipler The Physics of Immortality New York 1995 Kanitsch I B. Kanitscheider Kosmologie Stuttgart 1991 Kanitsch II B. Kanitscheider Im Innern der Natur Darmstadt 1996 |
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Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2024-04-27