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In its most general sense, a '''cosmos''' is an orderly or harmonious system.  It originates from a [[Greek language|Greek]] term κόσμος meaning "order, orderly arrangement, ornaments," and is the antithetical concept of [[chaos]]. The word [[cosmetics]] originates from the same root.

In its most general sense, a '''cosmos''' is an orderly or harmonious system.  It originates from a [[Greek language|Greek]] term κόσμος meaning "order, orderly arrangement, ornaments," and is the antithetical concept of [[chaos]]. The word [[cosmetics]] originates from the same root.

[[Cosmology]] is the study of the cosmos in several of the above meanings, depending on context. All cosmologies have in common an attempt to understand the implicit order within the whole of being. In this way, most religions and philosophical systems have a cosmology.

[[Cosmology]] is the study of the cosmos in several of the above meanings, depending on context. All cosmologies have in common an attempt to understand the implicit order within the whole of being. In this way, most religions and philosophical systems have a cosmology.

The philosopher [[Ken Wilber]] uses the term ''kosmos'' to refer to all of [[Manifestation|manifest]] existence, including various realms of [[higher consciousness|consciousness]]. The term ''kosmos'' so used distinguishes a [[nondual]] universe (which, on his view, includes both [[noetic]] and [[nature|physical]] aspects) from the strictly physical universe that is the concern of the traditional sciences. In [[physical cosmology]], it is often used in a technical way, referring to a space-time continuum.

The philosopher [[Ken Wilber]] uses the term ''kosmos'' to refer to all of [[Manifestation|manifest]] existence, including various realms of [[consciousness]]. The term ''kosmos'' so used distinguishes a [[nondual]] universe (which, on his view, includes both [[noetic]] and [[nature|physical]] aspects) from the strictly physical universe that is the concern of the traditional sciences. In [[physical cosmology]], it is often used in a technical way, referring to a space-time continuum.

==See also==

==See also==

*[[Cosmography]]

*[[Cosmography]]

*[[Macrocosm and microcosm]]

*[[Macrocosm and microcosm]]

*[[Cosmos: A Personal Voyage|Cosmos]] ([[Carl Sagan]]'s [[television]] [[Documentary film|documentary]] series)

 

==Editor's Note==

The [[Daynal Institute]] blog is [https://www.trinitize.blogspot.com/ Cosmographia]

 

[[Category: General Reference]]

[[Category: General Reference]]