The structure and interpretation of cosmology: Part II - The concept of creation in inflation and quantum cosmology

TL;DR

This paper critically reviews modern mathematical cosmology, focusing on inflationary and quantum cosmology, analyzing their claims about explaining the universe's creation through a mathematical and conceptual lens.

Contribution

It offers a detailed critique of inflation and quantum cosmology, emphasizing their mathematical foundations and examining claims about universe creation.

Findings

Questions the explanatory power of inflationary and quantum cosmology

Highlights mathematical issues in current cosmological models

Provides a rigorous analysis of claims regarding universe creation

Abstract

The purpose of the paper, of which this is part II, is to review, clarify, and critically analyse modern mathematical cosmology. The emphasis is upon mathematical objects and structures, rather than numerical computations. Part II provides a critical analysis of inflationary cosmology and quantum cosmology, with particular attention to the claims made that these theories can explain the creation of the universe.