RT Article
T1 The Anthropic Principle in Cosmology and Theology
JF Horizons
VO 21
IS 1
SP 105
OP 129
A1 Mooney, Christopher F. 1925-1993
LA English
YR 1994
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1950592049
AB The "anthropic principle" has grown from scientific and philosophical reflection on the unlikely combination of circumstances needed, from the moment of the Big Bang through evolutionary history, to produce human life as we know it. This article describes the anthropic principle, in its "strong" and "weak" forms. It concludes with some thoughts on the possible theological implications of the anthropic discussion. From a theological perspective, the anthropic principle can be seen as part of the ongoing human effort to employ myth in the construction of a cosmology. It suggests both a sense of the design of the universe as well a the possible need for a Designer with some purpose and overall plan.
DO 10.1017/S036096690002795X