Untying the Gordian Knot: Process, Reality, and Context

In his book "Untying the Gordian Knot: Process, Reality, and Context," Timothy E. Eastman presents the Logoi framework, a novel approach that combines process, logic, and relations with quantum physics and Relational Realism to address philosophical problems and provide a basis for causation, emergence, and physical law. It emphasizes the role of ultimate context in a transformative ecological vision.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 354 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books

In his groundbreaking work, "In Untying the Gordian Knot: Process, Reality, and Context," Timothy E. Eastman presents a novel and innovative framework called the Logoi framework. This framework is designed to provide a comprehensive and inclusive approach to understanding the fundamental concepts of process, logic, and relations, intertwined with triads of input-output-context and quantum logical distinctions. By incorporating both actuality and potentiality, the Logoi framework aims to resolve a wide range of age-old philosophical problems.

Eastman leverages a century of advancements in quantum physics, as well as the Relational Realism interpretation pioneered by Michael Epperson and Elias Zafiris, and further augmented by the independent research of Ruth Kastner and Hans Primas. These advancements enable Eastman to address long-standing issues in our understanding of quantum physics.

Furthermore, Eastman employs advances in information and complex systems, semiotics, and process philosophy to demonstrate how multiple levels of context, combined with relations, including potential relations, both local and local-global, can provide a foundation for causation, emergence, and physical law. By exploring these interconnections, the Logoi framework challenges traditional ways of knowing, such as context independence (science) and context focus (arts, humanities).

Moreover, the Logoi framework goes beyond these boundaries to emphasize the crucial role of ultimate context, encompassing meaning, spiritual dimension, and the interconnectedness of all things, in shaping a transformative ecological vision. In the face of human and environmental crises, Eastman argues that we urgently need a framework that recognizes the inherent interconnectedness of our world and seeks to cultivate a harmonious relationship between humans and the natural environment.

In conclusion, "In Untying the Gordian Knot: Process, Reality, and Context" by Timothy E. Eastman offers a groundbreaking and visionary approach to understanding the complexities of process, reality, and context. Through the Logoi framework, Eastman provides a comprehensive framework that integrates quantum physics, information and complex systems, semiotics, and process philosophy to shed light on the fundamental principles governing our world. By embracing the role of ultimate context and promoting a transformative ecological vision, the Logoi framework offers a path forward for addressing the pressing challenges of our time and creating a more sustainable and harmonious future for all.

Weight: 562g
Dimension: 230 x 156 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793639189