The multiverse and participatory metaphysics: a theological exploration
"This book offers a new theological approach to the multiverse hypothesis. With a distinctive methodology, it shows that participatory metaphysics from ancient and medieval sources represents a fertile theological ground on which to grapple with contemporary ideas of the multiverse. There are t...
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| Format: | Electronic/Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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London New York, NY
Routledge, Taylor & Francis
[2022]
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| In: | Year: 2022 |
| Series/Journal: | Routledge science and religion series
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Plato 427 BC-347 BC
/ Thomas Aquinas 1225-1274
/ Nicholas of Cusa 1401-1464
/ Paralleluniversum
/ Cosmology
/ Metaphysics
/ Participation
/ Theology
B Plato 427 BC-347 BC / Thomas Aquinas 1225-1274 / Nicholas of Cusa 1401-1464 / Plurality / Disparity / Infinity / Theology |
| IxTheo Classification: | AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism FA Theology VA Philosophy |
| Further subjects: | B
Nicholas of Cusa, Cardinal (1401-1464)
B Religion and science B Participation B Thomas Aquinas, Saint (1225?-1274) B Multiverse B Plato B Cosmology B Metaphysics |
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| Summary: | "This book offers a new theological approach to the multiverse hypothesis. With a distinctive methodology, it shows that participatory metaphysics from ancient and medieval sources represents a fertile theological ground on which to grapple with contemporary ideas of the multiverse. There are three key thinkers and themes discussed in the book: Plato and cosmic multiplicity, Aquinas and cosmic diversity, and Nicholas of Cusa and cosmic infinity. Their insights are brought into interaction with a diverse range of contemporary theological, philosophical, and scientific figures to demonstrate that a participatory account of the relationship between God and creation leads to a greater continuity between theology and the multiverse proposal in modern cosmology. This is in contrast to existing work on the subject, which often assumes that the two are in conflict. By offering a fresh way to engage theologically with multiverse theory, this book will be a unique resource for any scholar of Religion and Science, Theology, Metaphysics and Cosmology"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0367857162 |
| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.4324/9781003014553 |