Editorial note to "Large number coincidences and the anthropic principle in cosmology"
George F. R. Ellis
TL;DR
This editorial introduces Brandon Carter's influential 1974 paper on the anthropic principle in cosmology, highlighting its historical significance and context within observational data discussions.
Contribution
It reprints Carter's seminal work, emphasizing its role in framing the anthropic principle within cosmological theory and observational confrontation.
Findings
Highlights the importance of the anthropic principle in cosmology
Reaffirms the paper's influence on subsequent cosmological debates
Connects historical context with modern cosmological discussions
Abstract
This is an editorial note to accompany reprinting as a Golden Oldie in the Journal of General Relativity and Gravitation of the famous paper by Brandon Carter on the anthropic principle in cosmology \cite{Car74}. This paper was presented at IAU Symposium No. 63, entitled Confrontation of cosmological theories with observational data, in 1973.
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