Cosmological Theories of Value: Science, Philosophy, and Meaning in Cosmic Evolution 2020 Edition Contributor(s): Lupisella, Mark (Author) |
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ISBN: 3030253376 ISBN-13: 9783030253370 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $113.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: July 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Metaphysics - Science | Life Sciences - Evolution - Science | Cosmology |
Dewey: 110 |
Series: Space and Society |
Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.16 lbs) 221 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Building from foundations of modern science and cosmic evolution, as well as psychological and philosophical perspectives of value and meaning, this book explores some of humanity's biggest questions: - Is the Universe "about something"? - What might be roles for life and intelligence in cosmic evolution? - How might we think about value, meaning, purpose, and ethics in a cosmic evolutionary context? The author explores how the sciences of relativity and quantum theory, combined with cosmic evolution and philosophical traditions such as process philosophy, contribute to the development of a broad "relationalist framework". That framework helps inform perspectives such as "scientific minimalism" and "cosmological theories of value". Cosmological Reverence, Cosmocultural Evolution, and the Connection-Action Principle are explored as examples of cosmological theories of value, all of which help inform how we might think about ethics, value, and meaning in a cosmic context - including application to the search for extraterrestrial life and the future of intelligence in the universe. This book will benefit a diverse range of practitioners in philosophy, science, and policy, including interdisciplinary fields such as Science and Society and cultural evolution studies. From the Foreword: Steven J. Dick
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