Astrophilosophy, Exotheology, and Cosmic Religion
Extraterrestrial Life in a Process Universe
Abstract
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.
Schlagworte
A.I. Technology Alfred North Whitehead ETI Fermi paradox Henri Bergson SETI Teilhard de Chardin astrobiology astrotheology continental philosophy cosmology cosmotheology evolution exophilosophy exotheology extraterrestrial intelligence extraterrestrials historical theology history ontology organism panentheism philosophy of religion philosophy of science process metaphysics process philosophy process theology world religions- 1–44 Introduction 1–44
- 45–210 Astrophilosophy 45–210
- 211–344 Exotheology 211–344
- 345–538 Cosmic Religion 345–538
- 539–546 Index 539–546
- 547–554 About the Contributors 547–554