John Peacock - Philosophy of Cosmology

Cosmology is the study of the universe, via theory and observation, of its beginning, evolution, large-scale structure, and far future. A philosophy of cosmology seeks to discern ways of knowing the universe, given that we have only the one data point (one universe) and we cannot conduct classic experiments on it. A philosophy also seeks implications and meaning, if any. Free access to Closer to Truth's library of 5,000 videos: http://bit.ly/376lkKN Support the show with Closer To Truth merchandise: https://bit.ly/3P2ogje Watch more interviews on philosophy of cosmology: https://closertotruth.com/video/peajo-003/?referrer=7576 John Peacock is a cosmologist, astronomer and professor of cosmology in the Institute for Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh. Register for free at CTT.com for subscriber-only exclusives: http://bit.ly/2GXmFsP Closer to Truth, hosted by Robert Lawrence Kuhn and directed by Peter Getzels, presents the world’s greatest thinkers exploring humanity’s deepest questions. Discover fundamental issues of existence. Engage new and diverse ways of thinking. Appreciate intense debates. Share your own opinions. Seek your own answers.