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 principle

b : the universe must have properties that make inevitable the existence of intelligent life —called also strong anthropic principle

1974

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