- Sometimes the term 'cosmos' is considered to be only the observed universe, while the term "universe" refers to all that exists whether it has been discovered or not. 'Cosmos' is the "known universe."
Shouldn't the above be the other way around? Of course, traditionally, the universe contains all that exists, but in the modern usage of physicists, as opposed to the traditional usage, the universe is conceived of as containing less than everything, even if perhaps more than what is observed. Cosmos, on the other hand, is more of a theologians' or philosophers' term. Michael Hardy 01:28, 9 Nov 2004 (UTC)
- Agreed. Aequo 00:42, 1 Feb 2005 (UTC)
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