Robert Collins Fine Tuning Argument

Introduction2

Discussion2

Fine Tuning Argument by Robert Collins2

Categories of Fine tuning2

Multiverse Hypothesis3

Universe Generator3

Likelihood Principle3

Atheist Response to Fine Tuning Argument4

Grand Unified Theory Objection4

Many-Universes Objection4

Conclusion5

References6

Robert Collins Fine Tuning Argument

Introduction

The fine tuning argument by Robert Collins, Professor of Philosophy at Messiah College, establishes the evidences that there is some superficial power behind the creation of this universe. It also suggests how the existence of life in this universe is finely tuned to the smallest degrees of conditions and laws. It is based on the premise that the conduction of the survival on this universe and flourishing life would not have been possible if matter and laws of physics were not aligned (Collins, 2008). It is a unique combination of the values and forms of laws of physics, and if the alignment differed by some degrees, universe would have been different. This is of key importance as there could be infinite forms and values of laws of physics that are possible. The report explores the argument in detail and also presents the views of atheists against these arguments. The theories that are objected by atheists are also discussed. The report also evaluates both sides of arguments and defends the best argument.

Discussion

Fine Tuning Argument by Robert Collins

From the scientific advances of modern physics and cosmology, it is evident that the way this universe is structured is extremely precise to support the existence of life. Robert Collins proposed that life would not be possible if there was a slight difference in the structure of this universe. The difference of even a small degree would have been significant and living organisms would not be surviving in this universe. This suggests that fine tuning of the universe has some divine purpose.

Categories of Fine tuning

Robert Collins proposed that the fine tuning can be divided into three categories. These are:

Fine tuning in the nature laws

Fine tuning in the physics constants

Fine tuning in the universe' initial conditions (Collins, 2008)

Fine Tuning in Laws of Nature

It proposes that complex intelligent life would not be possible if the right combination of laws did not exist in the universe. These laws include the law of gravity that holds the matter together and acts as a universal force of attraction (Collins, 2002). Without gravity attraction, the matter would disperse completely, and it would have destroyed the sources of energy for example stars. Similarly, in the absence of nuclear force, the neutrons and protons would not be able to stay together. This would result that no atom would have atomic number greater than hydrogen. This would also endanger the existence of life as no complex molecule would be formed which is necessary for life existence. Pauli Exclusion Principle is another example of such laws of nature. If the atoms do not follow this principle than the electrons revolving in different orbits around nucleus would fall to lowest orbits which would destroy the requirements of chemistry that support life in the universe.

Fine Tuning in Constants of Physics

Besides the laws of nature, the fundamental physical numbers which ...