Quantum Cosmology and Speculative Philosophy: Hawking, Hegel, and the God/World Relationship
Date of Award
2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
First Advisor
Guillermo Hansen
Abstract
Hawking’s quantum cosmology and Hegel’s speculative philosophy are brought to bear on one another for the purpose of elucidating the God/world relationship in a post-classical, post-relativity context. By adopting a transdisciplinary posture, the physical universe of the Hartle-Hawking proposal is shown to be isomorphic with Hegel’s conception of true infinitude. This leads to a series of striking parallels between the two discourses, the result of which is a reading of Hegel’s idea that “ohne Welt ist Gott nicht Gott” which is scientifically informed, philosophically coherent, and faithful to the Christian mystical tradition.
Recommended Citation
Stewart, David James, "Quantum Cosmology and Speculative Philosophy: Hawking, Hegel, and the God/World Relationship" (2016). Doctor of Philosophy Theses. 12.
https://digitalcommons.luthersem.edu/phd_theses/12