Multiverse Theories (A Philosophical Perspective) 1st Edition by Friederich 9781108802932 1108802931

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• ISBN 10: 1108802931
• ISBN 13: 9781108802932
• Author: Simon Friederich

If the laws of nature are fine-tuned for life, can we infer other universes with different laws? How could we even test such a theory without empirical access to those distant places? Can we believe in the multiverse of the Everett interpretation of quantum theory or in the reality of other possible worlds, as advocated by philosopher David Lewis? At the intersection of physics and philosophy of science, this book outlines the philosophical challenge to theoretical physics in a measured, well-grounded manner. The origin of multiverse theories are explored within the context of the fine-tuning problem and a systematic comparison between the various different multiverse models are included. Cosmologists, high energy physicists, and philosophers including graduate students and researchers will find a systematic exploration of such questions in this important book.

Table contents:

1 Introduction

2 The Fine-Tuning Considerations

3 Fine-Tuning for Life and Design

4 The Standard Fine-Tuning Argument for the Multiverse

5 Problems with Priors

6 A New Fine-Tuning Argument for the Multiverse

7 Testing Multiverse Theories: Theoretical Approach

8 Testing Multiverse Theories: Approaching Practice

9 Puzzles of Self-Locating Belief

10 Other Multiverses

11 Outlook

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