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Three Big Bangs - Matter-Energy, Life, Mind (Hardcover) Loot Price: R944
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Three Big Bangs - Matter-Energy, Life, Mind (Hardcover)

Holmes Rolston III

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By dividing the creation of matter, energy, life, and mind into three big bangs, Holmes Rolston III brings into focus a history of the universe that respects both scientific discovery and the potential presence of an underlying intelligence. Matter-energy appears, initially in simpler forms but with a remarkable capacity for generating heavier elements. The size and expansion rate of the universe, the nature of electromagnetism, gravity, and nuclear forces enable the the explosion of life on Earth. DNA discovers, stores, and transfers information generating billions of species. Cognitive capacities escalate, and with neural sentience this results in human genius.

A massive singularity, the human mind gives birth to language and culture, increasing the brain's complexity and promoting the spread of ideas. Ideas generate ideals, which lead life to take on spirit. The nature of matter-energy, genes, and their genesis therefore encourages humans to wonder where they are, who they are, and what they should do.

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Imprint: Columbia University Press
Country of origin: United States
Release date: October 2010
First published: October 2010
Authors: Holmes Rolston III
Dimensions: 216 x 145 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages: 145
ISBN-13: 978-0-231-15639-4
Categories: Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General
Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science
Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Impact of science & technology on society
Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > History of science
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LSN: 0-231-15639-1
Barcode: 9780231156394

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