Astrophilosophy, Exotheology, and Cosmic Religion - Extraterrestrial Life in a Process Universe

Astrophilosopy, Exotheology, and Cosmic Religion: Extraterrestrial Life in a Process Universe applies Alfred North Whitehead's process philosophy and the associated process philosophies of Henri Bergson, Teilhard de Chardin, and others to the interdisciplinary layers of astrobiology, extraterrestrial life, and the impact of discovery. This collection, edited by Andrew M. Davis and Roland Faber, asks questions such as "How have process thinkers imagined universal creative evolution and its implications for philosophies, theologies, and religions beyond earth?" and "How might their claims as to the primacy of organism, temporality, novelty, value, and mind enrich current discussions and debates across disciplines?"

As experts in their fields, the contributors are informed by, but not limited to, process conceptualities. The chapters not only advance recent discussions in astrobiology, cosmology, and evolution but also consider a constellation of philosophical topics, from shared extraterrestrial knowledge and values to the possibilities or limitations afforded by A.I. technology, the Fermi Paradox, the Drake Equation, and the increasing need to nurture the cosmic dimensions of theological and religious traditions.

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Edited by Andrew M. Davis and Roland Faber - Contributions by Constance (Connie) M. Bertka; Bruce Damer; Ilia Delio; Lewis S. Ford; Steven J. Dick; Brianne Donaldson; Timothy E. Eastman; Chelsea Haramia; Noreen Herzfeld; Wahida Khandker; Jeffery D. Long;

Summary

This book examines the process philosophies of Whitehead and others against current discussions of astrobiology, extraterrestrial life, and their engagement by theological and religious systems.

Product details

• Authors: Andrew M Faber Davis, Andrew M. Faber Davis
• Assisted by: Andrew Davis (Editor), Andrew M Davis (Editor), Andrew M. Davis (Editor), Davis Andrew M. (Editor), Roland Faber (Editor)
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.02.2024
• EAN: 9781666944365
• ISBN: 978-1-66694-436-5
• No. of pages: 574
• Series: Contemporary Whitehead Studies
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; PHILOSOPHY / Metaphysics, RELIGION / Theology, SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Social Aspects, Theology, Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology, Philosophy: metaphysics and ontology, Impact of science & technology on society, Cosmology & the universe, Cosmology and the universe, Impact of science and technology on society, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Technology Studies, SCIENCE / Space Science / Cosmology