the mind of God; science and the search for ultimate meaning
by Davies, Paul
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- Paperback
- Condition
- Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0140176187
- ISBN 13
- 9780140176186
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About This Item
Penguin, Middlesex, 1992. reprint. Softcover. Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. throughout history humans have dreamt of knowing the reason for the existence of the universe. Many scientists I believe that, given the laws of nature, a universe can come into being spontaneously, without the need of a creator. Yet where do these laws come from? Have they been created by God, or can they be explained in some other way? In a bold and controversial analysis, acclaimed physicist Paul Davies argues that these laws must have a remarkably special form.  His startling conclusion is that the universe is no accident, but is structured in a way that provides a meaningful place of thinking beings. By means of science, we can truly glimpsed the mind of God. Size: Mid Sized Paperback ( 7¾" - 9¾" tall ). 256 pages. Previous owner's name at the top of the 1st page, browning of the page edges, no other damage.. Fading of the spine and the adjacent edges from exposure to light. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Science & Technology; Religion & Theology. ISBN: 0140176187. ISBN/EAN: 9780140176186. Inventory No: 0263685. . 9780140176186
Synopsis
Originally published: New York : Simon & Schuster, c1992. Includes bibliographical references and index.
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- Bookseller
- Syber's Books ABN 40533682787 (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0263685
- Title
- the mind of God; science and the search for ultimate meaning
- Author
- Davies, Paul
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Jacket Condition
- No Dust Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- reprint
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0140176187
- ISBN 13
- 9780140176186
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Place of Publication
- Middlesex
- Date Published
- 1992
- Keywords
- BZDB2 science physics theology ontology Science & Technology; Religion & Theology. Unbranded ISBN: 0140176187 EAN: 9780140176186 Davies, Paul the mind of God; science and the search for ultimate meaning
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