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    What is the difference between the Universe and the Cosmos?

    Question #96247. Asked by star_gazer. (Jun 01 08 4:27 PM)


    BRY2K

    		The distinction between cosmos and universe allows us to assert that the cosmos has no beginning and no end, while the universe can have had a beginning and could presumably also have an end.

    http://home.no.net/rrpriddy/cosmo.htm


    Jun 01 08, 4:33 PM
    zbeckabee

    		The Universe is most commonly defined as everything that physically exists: the entirety of space and time, all forms of matter, energy and momentum, and the physical laws and constants that govern them. However, the term "universe" may be used in slightly different contextual senses, denoting such concepts as the cosmos, the world or Nature.

    In its most general sense, a cosmos is an orderly or harmonious system. It originates from a Greek term meaning "order, orderly arrangement, ornaments," and is the antithetical concept of chaos. Today the word is generally used as a synonym of the word "Universe" (considered in its orderly aspect).

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universe

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmos

    Jun 01 08, 5:49 PM
    author

    		Today the two things mean the same.
    However, Cosmos also means the opposite of Chaos.

    http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosmos

    Jun 01 08, 6:48 PM

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