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God's Laughter: Man and His Cosmos

by Gerhard Staguhn

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Staguhn, a German science writer, explores how science and religion have influenced cosmology and draws a parallel between the rational desire to understand the universe and the spiritual quest for knowledge. He touches on topics such as the history of cosmology and more.

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Original title: Das Lachen Gottes: Der Mensch und sein Kosmos
Original publication date: 1990

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Genres: Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Science & Nature, General Nonfiction, History
DDC/MDS: 113 — Philosophy & psychology Metaphysics (existence, purpose, and the nature of reality) Cosmology (Philosophy of nature)
LCC: BD513 .S7913 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Speculative philosophy Speculative philosophy Cosmology

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Languages: English, German
Media: Paper
ISBNs: 4
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Published: 1990
Genres: Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Science & Nature, General Nonfiction, History
DDC/MDS: 113
LCC: BD513 .S7913

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Gerhard Staguhn

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