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

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Andrew M. Davis Roland Faber

Astrophilosophy, Exotheology, and Cosmic Religion

Extraterrestrial Life in a Process Universe

Andrew M. Davis, Roland Faber, Constance (Connie) M. Bertka , Bruce Damer

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Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
15 February 2024

Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology; Theology; Impact of science & technology on society; Cosmology & the universe

Series: Contemporary Whitehead Studies

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.

Contributions by: Constance (Connie) M. Bertka, Bruce Damer, Ilia Delio
Edited by: Andrew M. Davis, Roland Faber
Imprint: Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 159mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 907g
ISBN: 9781666944365
ISBN 10: 166694436X
Series: Contemporary Whitehead Studies
Pages: 574
Publication Date: 15 February 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Andrew M. Davis is program director for the Center for Process Studies at the Claremont School of Theology. Roland Faber is Kilsby Family/John B. Cobb Jr. Professor of process studies at the Claremont School of Theology.

Reviews for Astrophilosophy, Exotheology, and Cosmic Religion: Extraterrestrial Life in a Process Universe

"Astrobiologists have long realized the value of philosophy and theology for anticipating the impact of discovering life beyond Earth. But these fields can do so much more. With sophistication and masterful nuance, Astrophilosophy, Exotheology, and Cosmic Religion: Extraterrestrial Life in a Process Universe enchantingly demonstrates the true importance of these disciplines: by contemplating what it means to exist as living beings in the universe, process philosophers and theologians give us provocative insights into advancing the scientific search for alien Others. This is a unique, fascinating, and unprecedented collection of cross-disciplinary essays on extraterrestrial life and intelligence. It is also an unusually coherent anthology. Its editors have asked the contributors to say whether and how A. N. Whitehead's ""process thought,"" known for its adventurous and hopeful integration of science, cosmology, philosophy, and religious thought, might illuminate the possible discovery of living and thinking beings elsewhere in our universe--and even in a possibly larger plurality of worlds. In these diverse and well-crafted chapters, readers will discover scientifically informed, philosophically sophisticated, and theologically interesting explorations of a topic that will become increasingly important for years to come."