The two volumes of Copanâs <i>The Kalam Cosmological Argument</i>, without a doubt, constitute an excellent collection of essays that for years to come will be the place to start for those interested in a profound analysis of the problems and merits of the Kalam cosmological argument.
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A universe which burst into existence must have a Creatorâso says the ancient Argument. It sets the scene for these fascinating, expert writings about the Big Bang and its magnificent consequences.
John Leslie, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and author of Universes
To a cosmologist, the interesting thing about the beginning of the universe is that no one ordered it. No one tried to make a universe with a beginning, and yet time and again, while seeking to describe our universe, scientists found a cosmic beginning in their models. This volume wrestles with the implications of cosmological theoriesâthe interaction between Craig and Pitt alone is worth the price of admission, as is Vilenkin's commentary on the state of the universe. Highly recommended.
Luke Barnes, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Sydney Institute for Astronomy, University of Sydney, Australia