The Astrobiological Landscape
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The Astrobiological Landscape

Philosophical Foundations of the Study of Cosmic Life

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The Astrobiological Landscape

Philosophical Foundations of the Study of Cosmic Life

About this book

Astrobiology is an expanding, interdisciplinary field investigating the origin, evolution and future of life in the universe. Tackling many of the foundational debates of the subject, from discussions of cosmological evolution to detailed reviews of common concepts such as the 'Rare Earth' hypothesis, this volume is the first systematic survey of the philosophical aspects and conundrums in the study of cosmic life. The author's exploration of the increasing number of cross-over problems highlights the relationship between astrobiology and cosmology and presents some of the challenges of multidisciplinary study. Modern physical theories dealing with the multiverse add a further dimension to the debate. With a selection of beautifully presented illustrations and a strong emphasis on constructing a unified methodology across disciplines, this book will appeal to graduate students and specialists who seek to rectify the fragmented nature of current astrobiological endeavour, as well as curious astrophysicists, biologists and SETI enthusiasts.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. THE ASTROBIOLOGICAL LANDSCAPE
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Acknowledgements
  7. Introduction
  8. 1: Astrobiology: ‘The Colour Out of Space?’
  9. 2: Cosmology, life and duration of the past
  10. 3: Cosmology, life and selection effects
  11. 4: Cosmology, life and the Archipelago
  12. 5: Astrobiology as a natural extension of Darwinism
  13. 6: Rare Earths and the continuity thesis
  14. 7: SETI and its discontents
  15. 8: Natural and artificial: the cosmic Domain of Arnheim
  16. 9: Astrobiology as the neo-Copernican synthesis?
  17. Notes
  18. References
  19. Index