PHIL 1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Cosmological Constant, Weak Interaction, Theism
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Suppose we found a biosphere on mars with everything set up just right for life. Universe is like a biosphere: almost everything about the basic structure of the universe is balanced on a razor"s edge for life to occur. The universe is balanced for life is called the fine-tuning of the universe. Fine tuning is accepted by both theists and atheists. There is no assumption of an intelligent cause finely tuning the universe. The fine tuning of the laws of physics. The fine tuning of the constants of physics. The fine tuning of the initial conditions of the universe. Fine tuning of certain higher-level features of the universe (o2) If we did not have just the right combination of laws, complex intelligent life would be impossible. Ex: existence of the four forces are necessary: gravity, weak force, electromagnetism, strong nuclear force.
