noun
anthropic principle
A cosmological concept that the universe's laws must be compatible with the existence of conscious observers. Used in physics and philosophy.
人間原理によれば、宇宙が人間に適しているのは偶然ではない。
According to the anthropic principle, it is no coincidence that the universe is suited for humans.
Calque of English 'anthropic principle', from 人間 (human) + 原理 (principle).