Information and the Nature of Reality: From Physics to Metaphysics

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Paul Davies (Arizona State University) Niels Henrik Gregersen (University of Copenhagen)

Information and the Nature of Reality

From Physics to Metaphysics

Paul Davies (Arizona State University), Niels Henrik Gregersen (University of Copenhagen)

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Cambridge University Press
15 May 2014

Mathematics & Sciences; Philosophy of science; History of science; Popular science; The natural world, country life & pets

Series: Canto Classics

Many scientists regard mass and energy as the primary currency of nature. In recent years, however, the concept of information has gained importance. Why? In this book, eminent scientists, philosophers and theologians chart various aspects of information, from quantum information to biological and digital information, in order to understand how nature works. Beginning with a historical treatment of the topic, the book also examines physical and biological approaches to information, and its philosophical, theological and ethical implications.

Edited by: Paul Davies (Arizona State University), Niels Henrik Gregersen (University of Copenhagen)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 137mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 720g
ISBN: 9781107684539
ISBN 10: 1107684536
Series: Canto Classics
Pages: 506
Publication Date: 15 May 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Paul Davies is Director of the Beyond Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science and Co-Director of the Cosmology Initiative, both at Arizona State University. He is a passionate science communicator and has won several awards for his work, including the 2002 Michael Faraday Prize from the Royal Society for promoting science to the public. Niels Henrik Gregersen is Professor of Systematic Theology and Co-Director of the Centre of Naturalism and Christian Semantics, both at the University of Copenhagen. He has won several international research awards, including one from the John Templeton Foundation for work on the constructive interface between science and religion.

Reviews for Information and the Nature of Reality: From Physics to Metaphysics

'This is the anthology we have been waiting for ... Philosophers, theologians and scientists all have their say, wrestling with the theme of God as the ultimate informational and structuring principle in the universe.' Professor Sir Brian Heap, President, European Academies Science Advisory Board, German Academy of Sciences