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Does the universe have a purpose?. --Paul A. Robinson, Jr., The Christian Science Monitor "For those who live with complete faith in the power of reason and who believe that the observabl… Plus…

Does the universe have a purpose?. --Paul A. Robinson, Jr., The Christian Science Monitor "For those who live with complete faith in the power of reason and who believe that the observable cosmos is all there is or was or ever will be, Munitz's Cosmic Understanding should be a profoundly disturbing book. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Cosmic Understanding by Milton K. Munitz In this work the distinguished philosopher Milton Munitz provides a lucid account of the chief empirical findings and theories of recent cosmology and a systematic assessment of their broader philosophical implications. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description Given the prevailing consensus among cosmologists that the universe had its beginning approximately 15 billion years ago, and that it will reach its end in the remote yet foreseeable future, we face the momentous intellectual challenge of how to assimilate these scientific claims into our fundamental world view. In this work the distinguished philo Author Biography Milton K. Munitz is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at the City University of New York. Among his numerous works on the philosophical ramifications of cosmology is The Question of Reality (Princeton). Review "The great merit of this book is that it provides a contemporary approach to the treatment of questions central to classical Western philosophy and religion, e.g., What is the nature and origin of the universe? Does the universe have a purpose? The method has its source both in contemporary science and in philosophy."--Choice "This is a book to be argued with, argued from, listened to, objected to, learned from, respected, agreed with, and disagreed with... Munitz, far from proposing all the answers in either the philosophical or the physical discussions, poses the questions and provides tantalizing directions of inquiry for the reader."--Paul A. Robinson, Jr., The Christian Science Monitor "For those who live with complete faith in the power of reason and who believe that the observable cosmos is all there is or was or ever will be, Munitz's Cosmic Understanding should be a profoundly disturbing book. In a thoughtful and closely structured account, Munitz defends two intertwined concepts. First, reality, often depicted solely as a simple physical process, albeit wondrous and infinite, is actually something mysteriously deeper. In particular, he argues that the evolutionary nature of the universe points to some larger transcendental quality. Secondly, he reasons that the perceptual world is a human construct, always only incompletely knowable... he has argued brilliantly for the depth and thickness of reality."--Owen Gingerich, Nature Long Description Given the prevailing consensus among cosmologists that the universe had its beginning approximately 15 billion years ago, and that it will reach its end in the remote yet foreseeable future, we face the momentous intellectual challenge of how to assimilate these scientific claims into our fundamental world view. In this work the distinguished philosopher Milton Munitz provides a lucid account of the chief empirical findings and theories of recent cosmology and a systematic assessment of their broader philosophical implications. Review Quote This is a book to be argued with, argued from, listened to, objected to, learned from, respected, agreed with, and disagreed with. . . . Munitz, far from proposing all the answers in either the philosophical or the physical discussions, poses the questions and provides tantalizing directions of inquiry for the reader. -- Paul A. Robinson, Jr., The Christian Science Monitor Details ISBN0691020590 Author Milton K. Munitz Short Title COSMIC UNDERSTANDING Publisher Princeton University Press Language English ISBN-10 0691020590 ISBN-13 9780691020594 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 113 Year 1990 Imprint Princeton University Press Subtitle Philosophy and Science of the Universe Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations Residence NY, US Translated from English DOI 10.1604/9780691020594 UK Release Date 1990-02-04 AU Release Date 1990-02-04 NZ Release Date 1990-02-04 US Release Date 1990-02-04 Pages 298 Publication Date 1990-02-04 Alternative 9780691073125 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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