The anthropic principle

Joe Rosen*

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Abstract

The anthropic principle states that the fact of existence of intelligent beings may be a valid explanation of why the universe and laws of physics are as they are. The origin and some of the deeper implications of the principle are investigated. The discussion involves considerations of physics and metaphysics, unified schemes and holism, the nature of physical explanation, realism and idealism, and symmetry.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)335-339
Number of pages5
JournalAmerican Journal of Physics
Volume53
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1985

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