The fallacy of fine-tuning : why the universe is not designed for us
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Stenger, Victor J., 1935-2014.
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Subjects

LC Subjects
Atheism.
Causality (Physics)
Cosmology.
Equilibrium.
God -- Proof.
Religion and science.
OCLC Fast Subjects
Atheism.
Causality (Physics)
Cosmology.
Equilibrium.
God -- Proof.
Religion and science.
Other Subjects
Anthropisches Prinzip
Anthropisches Prinzip.
atheism.
Atheism.
Atheismus.
Athéisme.
Biogenese
Causalité (Physique)
Cosmologie.
cosmology.
Cosmology.
Dieu -- Existence.
equilibrium (structural analysis concept)
Equilibrium.
Gesetz -- Physik
God.
Gottesbeweis
Kausalität.
Kosmologie
Kosmologie.
Kritik
Physics.
Physik
Religion and Science
Religion and science.
Religion et sciences.
Schöpfung
Weltall.
Équilibre.

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Book
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345 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Argues that many claims by theists are based on their misunderstanding of science. He looks at the specific parameters and shows that plausible reasons can be found for the values they have within the existing standard models of physics and cosmology.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Stenger, V. J. (2011). The fallacy of fine-tuning: why the universe is not designed for us . Prometheus Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Stenger, Victor J., 1935-2014. 2011. The Fallacy of Fine-tuning: Why the Universe Is Not Designed for Us. Amherst, N.Y.: Prometheus Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Stenger, Victor J., 1935-2014. The Fallacy of Fine-tuning: Why the Universe Is Not Designed for Us Amherst, N.Y.: Prometheus Books, 2011.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Stenger, V. J. (2011). The fallacy of fine-tuning: why the universe is not designed for us. Amherst, N.Y.: Prometheus Books.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Stenger, Victor J. The Fallacy of Fine-tuning: Why the Universe Is Not Designed for Us Prometheus Books, 2011.

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