anthropic principle
noun
Definition of anthropic principle
: either of two principles in cosmology:a : conditions that are observed in the universe must allow the observer to exist —called also weak anthropic principleb : the universe must have properties that make inevitable the existence of intelligent life —called also strong anthropic principle
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1974
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1974
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