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- catalog abstract ""One of the central questions of physics is whether or not a Theory of Everything is possible. Many physicists believe that such a theory might be attainable, a belief which has led to speculation that we might one day 'know the mind of God'. But what would be the philosophical implications of having a blueprint for the Universe? What does physics tell us about reality? Does possession of the Theory of Everything leave room for the existence of God? In this fascinating book, a group of distinguished physicists and philosophers examine not only the claims of modern physics, but also the impact these claims have on our view of the world." "Based on talks given at the Third Erasmus Ascension Symposium in the Netherlands, the book contains contributions from John Barrow, Paul Davies, Dennis Dieks, Willem Drees, Paul Feyerabend, Bas van Fraassen, Mary Hesse, Gerard 't Hooft and Ernan McMullin. Also included, however, are the discussions which followed the talks, characterized by a frank exchange of views and many clear insights into these difficult issues." "At a time when many people view science with deep suspicion, this book will be of great interest to anyone wishing to explore the complex relationships that exist between physics and philosophy, theology and ideology."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b6775725.
- catalog contributor b6775726.
- catalog created "1994.".
- catalog date "1994".
- catalog date "1994.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "1994.".
- catalog description ""One of the central questions of physics is whether or not a Theory of Everything is possible. Many physicists believe that such a theory might be attainable, a belief which has led to speculation that we might one day 'know the mind of God'. But what would be the philosophical implications of having a blueprint for the Universe? What does physics tell us about reality? Does possession of the Theory of Everything leave room for the existence of God? In this fascinating book, a group of distinguished physicists and philosophers examine not only the claims of modern physics, but also the impact these claims have on our view of the world." "Based on talks given at the Third Erasmus Ascension Symposium in the Netherlands, the book contains contributions from John Barrow, Paul Davies, Dennis Dieks, Willem Drees, Paul Feyerabend, Bas van Fraassen, Mary Hesse, Gerard 't Hooft and Ernan McMullin. Also included, however, are the discussions which followed the talks, characterized by a frank exchange of views and many clear insights into these difficult issues." "At a time when many people view science with deep suspicion, this book will be of great interest to anyone wishing to explore the complex relationships that exist between physics and philosophy, theology and ideology."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-298) and index.".
- catalog description "Questioning the answers of stumbling upon good and bad theories of everything / Gerard 't Hooft -- Theories of everything / John D. Barrow -- The scientific view of the world : introduction / Dennis Dieks -- Enlarging the known world / Ernan McMullin -- The world of empiricism / Bas C. van Fraassen -- Has the scientific view of the world a special status compared with other views? ; Quantum theory and our view of the world / Paul Feyerabend -- Interpretation of science : science as interpretation / Bas C. van Fraassen -- Problems in debates about physics and religion / Willem B. Drees -- The mind of God / Paul Davies -- The sources of models for God : metaphysics or metaphor? / Mary B. Hesse.".
- catalog extent "ix, 304 p. :".
- catalog identifier "0521453720".
- catalog identifier "0521476801 (pbk.)".
- catalog issued "1994".
- catalog issued "1994.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press,".
- catalog subject "530/.01 20".
- catalog subject "Physics Philosophy Congresses.".
- catalog subject "QC5.56 .P486 1995".
- catalog subject "Religion and science Congresses.".
- catalog subject "Science Philosophy Congresses.".
- catalog tableOfContents "Questioning the answers of stumbling upon good and bad theories of everything / Gerard 't Hooft -- Theories of everything / John D. Barrow -- The scientific view of the world : introduction / Dennis Dieks -- Enlarging the known world / Ernan McMullin -- The world of empiricism / Bas C. van Fraassen -- Has the scientific view of the world a special status compared with other views? ; Quantum theory and our view of the world / Paul Feyerabend -- Interpretation of science : science as interpretation / Bas C. van Fraassen -- Problems in debates about physics and religion / Willem B. Drees -- The mind of God / Paul Davies -- The sources of models for God : metaphysics or metaphor? / Mary B. Hesse.".
- catalog title "Physics and our view of the world / edited by Jan Hilgevoord.".
- catalog type "Conference proceedings. fast".
- catalog type "text".