The Creative Cosmos - Towards a Unified Science of Matter, Life and Mind (Hardcover)

Considered one of the world's foremost exponents of systems philosophy and general evolution theory, the author aims to challenge our very understanding of reality itself.;Laszlo starts by asking the question: how is it that the universe defies fundamental physical laws, demonstrating natural order and convergence rather then disorder and divergence? Searching for "the missing factor", Laszlo explores the persistent anomalies in quantum physics, evolution, mind and consciousness and leads the reader towards a new hypothesis.;At the heart of his theory, Laszlo proposes a universal "psi-field" underlying and connecting all of matter. Like waves on a cosmic ocean, the whole of reality rests upon an infinite sub-quantum medium from which all proceeds and to which all returns. He examines the probable nature and workings of this medium and comes to the conclusion that we exist in an intrinsically creative cosmos which preserves and renews the imprint of all that is and ever was.;Laszlo's revolutionary thesis pushes back the boundaries of metaphysics, poses fundamental questions to both natural and social sciences, and renews the debate between religion and science from a dramatically altered perspective.;Ervin Laszlo is a member of the Club of Rome and founder and director of the General Evolution Research Group and editor of "World Futures, the Journal of General Evolution". His books include " Goals for Mankind, Report to the Club of Rome" and "The Inner Limits of Mankind".