Synopses & Reviews
In this highly original and thought-provoking book John Leslie unfolds his view of the nature of the universe. This view is unusual, but rich in philosophical inspiration and suggestion. Over the last three decades Leslie has been developing his theory in a series of path-breaking publications; now at last he gives it its definitive exposition. It may be hard to believe that the universe is as he says it is--but it is hard also to resist his compelling ideas and arguments.
Review
"A wonderful piece of speculative metaphysics, consistent with contemporary physics and cosmology...A wonderfully worked out and quite attractive system of metaphysics."-- J. J. C. Smart, Australasian Journal of Philosophy
Synopsis
The cosmos exists just because of the ethical need for it We, and all the intricate structures of our universe, exist as thoughts in a divine mind that knows everything worth knowing. There could also be infinitely many other universes in this mind....It may be hard to believe that the universe is as Leslie says it is--but it is also hard to resist his compelling ideas and arguments.
Synopsis
The cosmos exists just because of the ethical need for it We, and all the intricate structures of our universe, exist as thoughts in a divine mind that knows everything worth knowing. There could also be infinitely many other universes in this mind....It may be hard to believe that the universe is as Leslie says it is--but it is also hard to resist his compelling ideas and arguments.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and indexes.
About the Author
John Leslie is University Professor Emeritus at the University of Guelph, Canada, and Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
Table of Contents
1. Infinite Thinking
2. Minds Human, Artificial, and Divine
3. Time and Immortality
4. The Best and Infinity
5. Necessary Divine Existence
6. The Evidence
Bibliography, Index of Names, Index of Subjects