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Why? The Purpose of the Universe
Why? The Purpose of the Universe
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Philip Goff argues that it is time to move on from traditional religion and secular atheism and explore alternative possibilities for accounting for cosmic purpose,such as the speculation that we live in a computer simulation or that the universe itself is a conscious mind. He outlines a way of living in hope that cosmic purpose is still unfolding,involving political engagement and a non-literalist interpretation of traditional religion.
Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 09 November 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Why are we here? What is the point of existence? On the grand questions of meaning and purpose, Western thought has been dominated by the dichotomy of traditional religion and secular atheism. In this pioneering work, Philip Goff argues that it is time to move on from both God and atheism. Through an exploration of contemporary cosmology and cutting-edge philosophical research on consciousness, Goff argues for cosmic purpose: the idea that the universe is directed towards certain goals, such as the emergence of life.
In contrast to religious thinkers, Goff argues that the traditional God is a bad explanation of cosmic purpose. Instead, he explores a range of alternative possibilities for accounting for cosmic purpose, from the speculation that we live in a computer simulation to the hypothesis that the universe itself is a conscious mind. Goff scrutinizes these options with analytical rigor, laying the foundations for a new paradigm of philosophical enquiry into the middle ground between God and atheism.
Ultimately, Goff outlines a way of living in hope that cosmic purpose is still unfolding, involving political engagement and a non-literalist interpretation of traditional religion.
Why are we here? What is the point of existence? On the grand questions of meaning and purpose, Western thought has been dominated by the dichotomy of traditional religion and secular atheism. In this pioneering work, Philip Goff argues that it is time to move on from both God and atheism. Through an exploration of contemporary cosmology and cutting-edge philosophical research on consciousness, Goff argues for cosmic purpose: the idea that the universe is directed towards certain goals, such as the emergence of life.
In contrast to religious thinkers, Goff argues that the traditional God is a bad explanation of cosmic purpose. Instead, he explores a range of alternative possibilities for accounting for cosmic purpose, from the speculation that we live in a computer simulation to the hypothesis that the universe itself is a conscious mind. Goff scrutinizes these options with analytical rigor, laying the foundations for a new paradigm of philosophical enquiry into the middle ground between God and atheism.
Ultimately, Goff outlines a way of living in hope that cosmic purpose is still unfolding, involving political engagement and a non-literalist interpretation of traditional religion.
Weight: 322g
Dimension: 145 x 224 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198883760
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