John D Barrow
Biographic Data
| ID | 1159398 |
|---|---|
| NAME | John D Barrow |
| GIVEN NAMES | John D |
| FAMILY NAME | Barrow |
| SIGNATURE | BARROW J D |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6083-9751 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 1 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1986 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Science and Ultimate Reality
Between Inner Space and Outer Space
The artful universe
In the Art Universe, Barrow explores the close ties between our aesthetic appreciation and the basic nature of the Universe, challenging the commonly held view that our sense of beauty is entirely free and unfettered. Barrow argues that the laws of the Universe, its environments and its astronomical appearance, have imprinted themselves upon our thoughts and actions in subtle and unexpected ways. Why do we like certain types of art or music? What…
Theories of Everything
Physics and our View of the World
One of the central questions of physics is whether or not a Theory of Everything is possible. Many physicists believe that such a theory might be attainable, a belief which has led to speculation that we might one day 'know the mind of God'. But what would be the philosophical implications of having a blueprint for the Universe? In this fascinating book, a group of distinguished physicists and philosophers examine not only the claims of modern ph…
The Evolution of the Universe
N INTRODUCTION is given to the modern theory of the expanding universe and the evidence that underpins it. The concept of the evolution of the universe is explained together with some of its consequences for the development of biochemical complexity. The implications of the picture of an early period of accelerated expansion, or inflation, in the history of the universe are discussed together with some of the possible consequences if the universe…
The anthropic cosmological principle
The anthropic cosmological principle
The Evolution of the Universe
N INTRODUCTION is given to the modern theory of the expanding universe and the evidence that underpins it. The concept of the evolution of the universe is explained together with some of its consequences for the development of biochemical complexity. The implications of the picture of an early period of accelerated expansion, or inflation, in the history of the universe are discussed together with some of the possible consequences if the universe…
Theories of Everything
Physics and our View of the World
One of the central questions of physics is whether or not a Theory of Everything is possible. Many physicists believe that such a theory might be attainable, a belief which has led to speculation that we might one day 'know the mind of God'. But what would be the philosophical implications of having a blueprint for the Universe? In this fascinating book, a group of distinguished physicists and philosophers examine not only the claims of modern ph…
The artful universe
In the Art Universe, Barrow explores the close ties between our aesthetic appreciation and the basic nature of the Universe, challenging the commonly held view that our sense of beauty is entirely free and unfettered. Barrow argues that the laws of the Universe, its environments and its astronomical appearance, have imprinted themselves upon our thoughts and actions in subtle and unexpected ways. Why do we like certain types of art or music? What…
Between Inner Space and Outer Space
Science and Ultimate Reality
Philosophy (3 works) · Science (3 works) · Cosmology (2 works) · Epistemology (2 works) · History (2 works) · Philosophy (2 works) · Physics (2 works) · Religion and science (2 works) · Aesthetics (1 work) · Anthropic principle (1 work)