Cosmology, life, and the anthropic principle

被引:8
作者
Barrow, JD [1 ]
机构
[1] Ctr Math Sci, Cambridge CB3 0WA, England
来源
COSMIC QUESTIONS | 2001年 / 950卷
关键词
cosmology; life; design; anthropic principles;
D O I
10.1111/j.1749-6632.2001.tb02133.x
中图分类号
O [数理科学和化学]; P [天文学、地球科学]; Q [生物科学]; N [自然科学总论];
学科分类号
07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;
摘要
We discuss some ways in which the age, size, and structure of the Universe, together with the values of its defining constants, satisfy the necessary conditions for life. The implications for teleology and the existence of other universes are also discussed.
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页码:139 / 153
页数:15
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