Multiverse theories : a philosophical perspective / Simon Friederich.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Friederich, Simon, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Quantum theory.

Science--Philosophy.

Science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiii, 200 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2021.

System Details:

text file

PDF

Summary:

If the laws of nature are fine-tuned for life, can we infer other universes with different laws? How could we even test such a theory without empirical access to those distant places? Can we believe in the multiverse of the Everett interpretation of quantum theory or in the reality of other possible worlds, as advocated by philosopher David Lewis? At the intersection of physics and philosophy of science, this book outlines the philosophical challenge to theoretical physics in a measured, well-grounded manner. The origin of multiverse theories are explored within the context of the fine-tuning problem and a systematic comparison between the various different multiverse models are included. Cosmologists, high energy physicists, and philosophers including graduate students and researchers will find a systematic exploration of such questions in this important book.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 11 Jan 2021).

Other Format:

Print version:

ISBN:

9781108765947

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.