Physics and the Mind of God: The Templeton Prize Address

Abstract

Today no one is surprised at the existence of science and its successes in various domains. We have used to the functioning of science so much that we don’t ask why we, people, can pursue science at all. Laws of nature are regarded as a “given” and only few are wondering how they emerged. Is the fact that human mind has the ability of rational thinking and successful discovering the mysteries of nature a basis for concluding that we are special, or, on the contrary, is it a meaningless coincidence? Does our existence have any deeper meaning? Is it a mere accident or is it written into the laws of nature? Author considers these themes in address given at the ceremony of Templeton Prize.