strong anthropic principle

cosmology
Also known as: SAP

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forms of the anthropic principle

  • Hubble Deep Field
    In anthropic principle: Forms of the anthropic principle

    …WAP be distinguished from a strong anthropic principle (SAP), which posits that life must exist in the universe. This has been cast as a teleological statement: the universe has been fine-tuned in order to ensure that life arises. Analysis of this statement lies outside the domain of science. (Alternatively, if…

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