Описание: Freedom is one of the main issues of modern philosophy and Kant’s philosophy of freedom a major source for comprehending it. Whereas in contemporary debates Kant’s concept of practical freedom is addressed frequently, the cosmological foundation of it is much less discussed and even mostly taken for granted. In Metaphysics of Freedom?, by contrast, Kant’s concept of cosmological freedom is scrutinized both in a historical and a systematic perspective. As a result, a deeper and broader understanding of Kant’s conception of freedom, its presuppositions, and problems emerges.
Описание: The ancient kalam cosmological argument maintains that the series of past events is finite and that therefore the universe began to exist. Two recent scientific discoveries have yielded plausible prima facie physical evidence for the beginning of the universe. The expansion of the universe points to its beginning—to a Big Bang—as one retraces the universe’s expansion in time. And the second law of thermodynamics, which implies that the universe’s energy is progressively degrading, suggests that the universe began with an initial low entropy condition. The kalam cosmological argument—perhaps the most discussed philosophical argument for God’s existence in recent decades—maintains that whatever begins to exist must have a cause. And since the universe began to exist, there must be a transcendent cause of its beginning, a conclusion which is confirmatory of theism. So this medieval argument for the finitude of the past has received fresh wind in its sails from recent scientific discoveries. This collection reviews and assesses the merits of the latest scientific evidences for the universe’s beginning. It ends with the kalam argument’s conclusion that the universe has a cause—a personal cause with properties of theological significance.
Автор: Gonzalo Julio A. Название: Cosmological Implications of Heisenberg`s Principle ISBN: 9814675377 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789814675376 Издательство: World Scientific Publishing Рейтинг: Цена: 9187.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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The aim of this book is to analyze the all important implications of Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle for a finite universe with very large mass-energy content such as ours. The earlier and main contributors to the formulation of Quantum Mechanics are briefly reviewed regarding the formulation of Heisenberg's Principle. After discussing "indeterminacy" versus "uncertainty," the universal constants of physics are reviewed and Planck's units are given. Next, a novel set of units, Heisenberg-Lemaitre units, are defined in terms of the large finite mass of the universe. With the help of Heisenberg's principle, the time evolution of the finite zero-point energy for the universe is investigated quantitatively. Next, taking advantage of the rigorous solutions of Einstein's cosmological equation for a flat, open and mixed universe of finite mass, the most recent and accurate data on the "age" (to) and the expansion rate (Ho) of the universe and their implications are reconsidered.
Автор: McCulloch Michael Edward Название: Physics from the Edge: A New Cosmological Model for Inertia ISBN: 9814596256 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789814596251 Издательство: World Scientific Publishing Рейтинг: Цена: 9821.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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The fundamental and very important property of inertia has never been well understood. This book shows how inertia has puzzled many scientists such as Galileo and Mach, and then presents a new theory that explains inertia for the first time, and also predicts galaxy rotation without dark matter, cosmic acceleration and some other anomalies. Further evidence for, and tests of, the theory are presented and exciting applications such as new inertial launch methods and the theoretical possibility of faster than light travel will be discussed. To allow readers to use the theory themselves, some simple maths is included, and to help explain the points made, there are numerous cartoons by the author.
Автор: Barrow, John D.; Tipler, Frank J. Название: Anthropic Cosmological Principle ISBN: 0192821474 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780192821478 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 2691.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A study of the anthropic cosmological principle, with reference to various scientific disciplines. The work also includes chapters on the nature of life, extraterrestrial intelligence and the quantum theory.
Описание: The last few years saw the development of a plethora of experiments and surveys probing the cosmological parameters. This work analyses different observational strategies, common problems namely foregrounds, and assesses the impact of observational uncertainties in the determination of key cosmological parameters.
Автор: E. Sion; S. Vennes; H. Shipman Название: White Dwarfs: Cosmological and Galactic Probes ISBN: 9048169321 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789048169320 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 23058.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Section I. Halo White Dwarfs and Galactic Structure. Old Ultracool White Dwarfs as Cosmological Probes. Number counts of white dwarfs: the impact of GAIA. Influence of Metallicity in the Determination of the Age of Halo White Dwarfs. Cool Halo White Dwarfs from GSCII. Dark halo baryons not in ancient white dwarfs? White Dwarfs in 2QZ and Sloan Surveys. White Dwarfs and Cataclysmic in the FBS. White Dwarfs in Globular Clusters. Core/Envelope Symmetry in Pulsating White Dwarfs Stars. A Search for Variability in Cool White Dwarf Stars. Planetary Nebulae and the Galactic Bulge. Section II. Type Ia Supernovae. Type Ia Supernovae and Cosmology. The Progenitors of Type Ia Supernovae. Progenitors of Supernovae Type Ia. Polulation synthesis for progenitors of type Ia supernovae. How far can we trust SNE Ia as Standard Candles? Kirshner on White Dwarfs. Supernovae. and Cosmology. Section III. Cataclysmic Variables and White Dwarf Accretion. Accretion in Cataclysmic Variable Stars. White Dwarfs in Cataclysmic Variables: Probes of Accretion History. Intermediate Polars in Low States. Chemical Abundances of WDs in CVs. AM CVn Stars in the UCT CCD CV Survey. TUG Observations of V2275 Cyg, RW Umi, PX And and FO Per. The Possible Identification of Two Hibernating Novae. Evidence for large superhumps in TX Col and V4742 Sgr. Concluding remarks.
Автор: T. Shanks; A.J. Banday; Richard S. Ellis; Carlos S Название: Observational Tests of Cosmological Inflation ISBN: 079231431X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780792314318 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 41647.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Observational Tests of Inflation, Durham, U.K., December 10-14, 1990
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