Research Catalog

Title

Cosmic questions / edited by James B. Miller.

Publication

New York : New York Academy of Sciences, 2001.

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Additional Authors

Miller, James B.

Description

321 pages : illustrations, color; 24 cm.

Summary

"The authors examine recent astronomical findings and developments in theoretical cosmology in order to better understand three broad questions: Was the Universe Created? Is the Cosmos Designed? Are We Alone? These questions are addressed by a broad spectrum of experts, including astronomers, cosmologists, philosophers, and religious scholars who examine them in terms of humanity's place within the universe." (from www.nyas.org, 1/25/2002)

Series Statement

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 0077-8923 ; v. 950

Uniform Title

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences ; v. 950.

Subjects

• Religion and Science
• Extraterrestrial Environment
• Cosmology
• Astronomy

Note

• "This volume is the result of a conference entitled "Cosmic Questions" sponsored by the AAAS Program of Dialogue on Science, Ethics and Religion held April 14-16, 1999 in Washington, D.C. " (from web page table of contents at www.nyas.org, viewed 1/25/2002)
• Cataloged based on the table of contents on the New York Academy of Sciences website and the electronic version by Ovid, viewed 1/25/2002.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Preface -- Cosmic questions: an introduction -- Athens and/or Jerusalem: cosmology and/or creation -- Scientific cosmology meets western theology: a historical perspective -- The Big bang as scientifc fact -- A Recipe for primordial soup -- Eternal Inflation -- Inflation and the beginning of the universe -- The Idea of a "beginningless" world-process: perspectives from the Hindu tradition -- Did God create our universe?: theological reflections on the big bang, inflation, and quantum cosmologies -- The Meaning of "design" -- Cosmology, life, and the anthropic principle --The Argument from design: what is at stake theologically? -- A Universe with no designer -- Understanding the universe -- An Exchange between Steven Weinberg and John Polkinghorne -- Is the universe designed? Yes and No -- Cosmic design from a Buddhist perspective -- What did the mystic say to the hot dog vendor?: Six Neo-Kabbalistic metaphors for cosmic design -- Are we alone?: lessons from the evolution of life on Earth -- Searching for life in the universe: lessons from the earth -- Homes for extraterrestrial life: extrasolar planets -- What is SETI? -- Intelligent life in the Universe: a debate not likely -- The Outlook for cosmic company -- Theology after contact: religion and extraterrestrial intelligent life -- Cosmic questions and the relationship between science and religion -- Annotated bibliography.

ISBN

1573313467

OCLC

• ocm48860045
• SCSB-4240387

Owning Institutions

Columbia University Libraries