The geometry of the universe is determined by the density of matter within the universe. Albert Einstein'stheory of general relativitydescribes how matter can curve space, so the matter's density can control the curvature and geometry of space on the largest scales. The key value is the "crit...
What is the meaning of De in Daoism? What does Daoism teach about nature? What is Qi in Daoism? What is power in Daoism? What was Lao Tzu's religion? What are the followers of Taoism called? What is another name for Daoism?
The ongoing vegetational change on the Tibetan Plateau, where pastoralism has been the predominant way of life, is of regional and global importance. Although recent influential research suggests that the vegetation on the Tibetan Plateau has been greening, or improving, local yak herders in Nagchu ...
I trace the origins, establishment, and subsequent historical significance of cosmology. I contend that chemistry is "the obvious, oldest science" and, as such, has played a key role among the sciences in agelong human efforts to understand reality. In my response to the second question, How...
Cosmology is a science that studies the cosmos as one entity, instead of breaking it down into different sections such as the stars, black holes and galaxies.
therefore, how fast they were moving away from us. They found that the supernovae were not as close as expected, meaning they had traveled farther away from us faster than ancitipated. These observations led scientists to ultimately conclude that the universe itself must be expanding faster ove...
The term "merkaba" is of Hebrew origin, with its roots firmly embedded in the biblical texts. The word itself is derived from the Hebrew root "r-k-b," which carries the general meaning of "to ride" or "to be carried." While the specific term "merkaba" does not appear explicitly in...
The idea of ‘the given’ and its alleged problematic status as most famously articulated by Sellars (1956, 1981) continues to be at the center o
What is the cosmology of Daoism? What does Daoism teach about nature? What important feature do Confucianism and filial piety share? What are some ways of worship for Daoism? What is the meaning of De in Daoism? What is power in Daoism?
Alienation is often regarded as being an intrinsic part of the human condition, and this sense of division is at the root of much religious and philosophical questioning and questing. People do not feel at home in the world. Life seems intrinsically meaningless. If the meaning of life is by...