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  1. Anthropic principle - Wikipedia

    Proponents of the anthropic principle argue that it explains why the universe has the age and the fundamental physical constants necessary to accommodate intelligent life. If either had been …

  2. Anthropic principle | Cosmology, Physics & Philosophy | Britannica

    Anthropic principle, in cosmology, any consideration of the structure of the universe, the values of the constants of nature, or the laws of nature that has a bearing upon the existence of life.

  3. The anthropic principle. – Explaining Science

    May 25, 2018 · The post discusses the anthropic principle, which suggests that the laws of physics and the universe are finely tuned for life. Introduced by Brandon Carter in 1973, it …

  4. What is the anthropic principle? - HowStuffWorks

    Apr 16, 2024 · The anthropic principle suggests that the universe is finely tuned for human existence. It posits that the fundamental constants and conditions necessary for life are …

  5. The Anthropic Principle - Understanding Evolution

    The Anthropic Principle states that we, as living, conscious observers, must necessarily find ourselves in a place with conditions suitable for life, or else we wouldn’t be here to observe …

  6. Anthropic principle | Research Starters - EBSCO

    The anthropic principle is a philosophical and scientific concept asserting that human beings' ability to observe the universe proves that the universe is organized to allow the existence of …

  7. Anthropic Principle - Wikiversity

    Feb 19, 2025 · The Anthropic Principle has profound implications for cosmology, philosophy, and the search for extraterrestrial life. It questions whether the universe is fine-tuned for the …

  8. The Final Anthropic Principle (FAP): the Universe is sufficiently benign so that once intelligence first evolves, the laws of physics permit its continued existence forever.

  9. Anthropic Principle - Definition & Detailed Explanation

    Oct 10, 2025 · The Anthropic Principle is a philosophical concept that suggests that the universe is finely tuned to support the existence of intelligent life. It posits that the fundamental …

  10. Anthropic Principle - Encyclopedia.com

    Anthropic Principle The Anthropic Principle asserts that the existence of human life places certain necessary constraints on cosmological and metaphysical theories.