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Idea of the World, The - A multi-disciplinary argument for the mental nature of reality
Idea of the World, The - A multi-disciplinary argument for the mental nature of reality
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The Idea of the World presents a rigorous case for the primacy of mind in nature, drawing from philosophy, neuroscience, psychology, and physics. It challenges physicalist ontologies and offers an idealist formulation that reconciles classical and quantum worlds. The book systematically refutes objections and reviews empirical evidence supporting idealism. It also explores the psychological motivations behind mainstream physicalism and its implications for our understanding of the world.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 29 March 2019
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
The Idea of the World presents a compelling argument for the primacy of mind in nature, spanning from philosophy to neuroscience, psychology, and physics. This book offers a refreshing alternative to the prevailing frenzy of abstract and unquestioned assumptions in these fields. By employing conceptual parsimony, straightforward logic, and empirical evidence from diverse domains such as physics and neuroscience, The Idea of the World explores what insights can be gained about the nature of reality. It compiles an overarching case for idealism, the notion that reality is fundamentally mental, from ten original articles previously published in esteemed academic journals.
The case begins by examining the logical fallacies and internal contradictions of the reigning physicalist ontology and its popular alternatives, including bottom-up panpsychism. It then presents a compelling formulation of idealism that harmoniously explains and reconciles classical and quantum worlds. The primary objections to idealism are systematically refuted, and empirical evidence is reviewed to corroborate the formulation presented.
The book concludes with an insightful analysis of the psychological motivations behind mainstream physicalism and the profound implications of idealism for our understanding of the world. By challenging our preconceived notions and embracing a more holistic perspective, The Idea of the World offers a transformative perspective on the nature of reality and our place within it.
Weight: 304g
Dimension: 140 x 216 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785357398
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