Philosophy of Cosmology and Astrophysics

Siska De Baerdemaeker (Stockholm University)

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Cambridge University Press
16 October 2025

Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge; Philosophy of science; Cosmology & the universe; Galaxies & stars; Astrophysics

Series: Elements in the Philosophy of Physics

Cosmology and astrophysics provide a unique resource for philosophers of science: due to novel physics, the remoteness of their targets, and the range of relevant spatiotemporal scales, research in these areas pushes the methodology of empirical science to its limits. It should therefore not be surprising that philosophy of cosmology, and, to a lesser degree, philosophy of astrophysics, have seen an explosive growth over the past two decades. This Cambridge Element surveys the existing literature, identifies areas for future research, and highlights how philosophy of cosmology and astrophysics have implications for debates in general philosophy of science.

By: Siska De Baerdemaeker (Stockholm University)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
ISBN: 9781009538862
ISBN 10: 1009538861
Series: Elements in the Philosophy of Physics
Pages: 90
Publication Date: 16 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction; 2. Cosmic inflation; 3. Dark matter; 4. Dark energy; 5. Black holes; 6. Empiricism, epistemology, and ethics; 7. Conclusion; References.