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The Laws of Physics and Metaphysics
Every fictional world has rules that govern the forces that hold things together. Let's take a look at the possibilites when it comes to the realm of physics and metaphysics.
magic • tech • science fiction • fantasy • world

What is Metaphysics?
An overview of the philosophy and study of metaphysics, what it is, who contributed to its vast body of principles, and what the basic Universal Laws are in reference to living a spirit-filled life.
metaphysics • new thought • ernest holmes • religious science • aristotle

Deep Hate: Can It Be Changed. . .Before It's Too Late?
Hate is a strong emotion--stronger than most when it goes deep. It can move individuals, groups, nations to carry out unimaginable destruction and grief. It already has, down through the centuries. It continues today--in the forms of terrorism, racism, sexism, homophobia and more. Those of us who consider ourselves civilized have good reason to be scared. It seems as though there is nothing we can do to halt the growing menace. Our police seem weak, our governments impotent, our borders unprotected. What hope is there? There's more than hope. And in this series of articles, you will discover how you can help bring hatred to its knees. You can and must play a major role in bringing sanity back to an insane world. And you can. You have it within you and around you to save this planet and her people. But will you? Or will you succumb to the fear? No need. You now have the tools to turn on the light. . .
terrorism • hatred • sexism • homophobia • racism

Feynman's Rainbow
Richard Feynman was one of our greatest physicists and one of our most entertaining scientists. This book offers an unusual look at a very human master of the art of unique thinking.
richard_feynman • feynman • caltech • california_institute_of_technology • leonard_mlodinow

Healthy Selfishness: How to Create Favorable Conditions for Success
Success is a state of mind. If you think you're a success, you are. Equally, if you think you're a failure, you are. This article helps you change your thinking about who you are, where you're going, what you're doing with your life. As usual, it's not always easy to change our minds, but it is simple. You'll see. . .
new thought • metaphysics • awareness • love • god

I Hereby Affirm. . .
As the little prayer goes, "Lord, help my words to be gracious and tender today for tomorrow I may have to eat them." This article, simply, shows you the power of affirmations, and a simple way to use them that can change your life. But as simple as it may seem, it could well astound you. Read with joy and a modicum of caution. . .
affirmations • spirituality • new thought • religion • metaphysics

Part Three: My Eyes Are Open But . . .
A little larger than last time. Ethereal bodies, ghosts and mermaids. Wanna see, or sense, one? I may be able to help . . .
mermaids • ghosts • ethereal bodies • astral projection • metaphysics

Rediscovering Dialectical Monism
Dialectical monism, a modern term for an ancient belief, offers a compelling ontology which transcends conventional categorization.
dialectical monism • universal dialectic • non-dualism • buddhist metaphysics • taoist metaphysics

Scientific Prayer Treatment, Why it Works
There is a type of prayer that works, is provable, and is based on Universal principles, not begging or pleading with a judgemental God who doles out favors. Spiritual mind treatment, also called Affirmative Prayer, Scientific Prayer and Metaphysical Prayer, is easy to learn and works!
prayer • healing • god • affirmations • spirituality

The Absurdity of Ontology
Philosophy is based upon the notion that man can answer fundamantal questions about his ontologic status. But man the vessel cannot conceive of that which fills him.
philosophy • ontology • aristotle • ontologic status • god creator

Creating and Recreating Your Life: The Simplest Way of All
There is so much success, self-help, and metaphysical literature out there. Sometimes it can be confusing. But simplicity is best. Get want you want in the simplest way. And not only for you, but for those you love, and for the world. You can make a major difference just by getting clear on what you want in your life. The process itself will grow you into a new person, a person you and the world can trust. Don't believe it? Try it anyway. . .and be pleasantly surprised!
spirit • signal • manifest • steps • new thought

Earth versus human spirituality
Spirituality often inflates the importance of humanity. But in fact our species is dangerous or at least irrelevant to the balance of life on Earth. So why are we here, and what should we believe?
spiritual movements • anthropocentric • anthropocentrism • physical universe • religious teachings

Explaining Wittgenstein (Part 1)
Wittengstein is among the most challenging philosophers for academics, students, and philosophical laymen alike. These pages explain some of his most important ideas.
wittgenstein • tractatus logico-philosophicus • logic • language • linguistics

Get Ready For A Surprise: What The Bible Says About Marriage
This is the Love Month, Valentine's Day, and there has been much talk recently about what the Bible says about marriage: one man, one woman and all. Well, this article may surprise you. Get ready for an interesting little journey down lovers' lane, Bible-style. . .
new thought • marriage • christianity • bible • republicans

Heavens and Hells of the Mind: Overview & Review
It was a feat over 20 years in the making. Now "Heavens and Hells" has been nominated for the prestigious 2008 Ashton Wylie Charitable Trust Book Award in New Zealand.
esoteric books • spirituality • metaphysics • imre vallyon • enlightenment

Is Buddhism A Religion?
It is often argued that Buddhism is not a religion at all but a philosophy, a set of ethics or even an applied psychology.
is buddhism a religion • buddhism and metaphysics • buddhist metaphysics • metaphysical aspects of buddhism • buddhism and god

Miracles--Common and Uncommon
Ever seen a miracle? No? Don’t be too sure. But if you really think you’ve seen no miracles, I will tell you how to experience a miracle right now, this minute. Ready? Go look in the mirror. What you see in there is the greatest of all miracles. And when you come back to your screen, read this little article. You’ll have a whole new outlook—and respect—for miracles!
new thought • miracles • creator • creation • christian science

Objectivism
Though widely criticized by 20th century philosophers, Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism offers a compelling alternative to traditional philosophical systems.
ayn rand's philosophy • objectivist politics • objectivist ethics • objectivist morality • ayn rand's ethics

Situational Ethics; Modern Folly
Life with no boundaries - this is where tolerance has brought us. No one dares claim a definitive value for right and wrong; but in the end what will claim us?
philosophy • self • beliefs • morals • ethics

The Categorical Imperative of Immanuel Kant
Kant's moral theory is complex. At its heart, however, is a single principle: the logically derived categorical imperative.
immanuel kant • kant's moral philosophy • kant's ethics • categorical imperative • first categorical imperative

What is Philosophy?
The purpose of philosophy can be a mystery. Ancient philosophy was a metaphysical search for understanding, while modern philosophy is often a matter of linguistics.
what is philosophy • metaphysics • ludwig wittgentstein • ancient philosophy • vienna circle

What They Don’t—and Won’t and Can't—Teach You In School
Here are six simple lessons that you do not learn from textbooks. You've heard them before, you'll hear them again. But you'll never hear them enough. These lessons are key to your success, your joy, your peace. Read this with an open mind and heart, and, if you are so inclined, share it with someone else--soon. Please read on. . .
school • universe • love • peace • joy

Artaud's 'Theatre of Cruelty'
Postmodern performance has been shaped by theories that oppose the conventional. Artaud's contribution was to defy conventional theatre practices.
poststructuralist jacques derrida • inverting sign systems • semiotics of theatre • theatre of illusion • the role of theatre

Attend a Philosophy Meeting or Conference
Interested in a dose of the academic scene in philosophy? Here's a roundup of upcoming academic meetings and conferences in the discipline.
philosophy • academic philosophy • philosophy meetings • philosophy conferences • frederic giacobazzi

Logic and Philosophy
This article summarizes how logic has been seen in relation to philosophy and to the sciences based on some of the major developments in the history of logic itself.
logic • philosophy • division of the sciences • immanuel kant • aristotle

Philosopher Albert Camus
Albert Camus, author of The Stranger and The Myth of Sisyphus, considered himself a Humanist, and fought against being labeled an Existentialist throughout his life.
albert camus philosophy • albert camus • philosopher camus • albert camus philosophy on the absurdities of life • what does the feeling of absurdity mean camus

The Life of Rene Descartes
Rene Descartes (1596-1650) is known for his Discourse on Method (1637) as well as numerous other philosophical, mathematical, and scientific meditations.
rene descartes • discourse on method • descartes • mathematician • scientist

Scientific realism
Conventionally, scientific realism asserts that the substances of scientific knowledge exist autonomously.
constructive empiricism • scientific realism • representational naturalism • discrimination thought • scientific history

One of the 'Net's Best: EpistemeLinks.com
If you are seeking a truly fine clearinghouse of Internet philosophy resources, you would do well to visit EpistemeLinks.com.
philosophy • philosophy resources • internet philosophy resources • academic philosophy • epistemelinks.com

The Metaphysical Poets
Dubbed the "metaphysical poets" by Samuel Johnson, these writers searched for answers that still elude us today.
metaphysical poets • john donne • andrew marvell • 17th century poets • metaphysical writing

Arcadia by Tom Stoppard
Tom Stoppard's play "Arcadia" juxtaposes two stories in two different centuries in an intellectual game of surprising emotional power.
arcadia • tom stoppard • septimus hodge • valentine coverly • staging stoppard

Book Review: Quantum Enigma
The connection between consciousness and quantum reality has been bubbling up in popular culture and it has become unavoidable for physicists to address the issue.
quantum enigma • quantum physics • programming the universe • fred kuttner • bruce rosenblum

Getting Life In Perspective By Toby Johnson
There are very few novels in life that, once read, beg for a second sitting. Toby Johnson's 'Getting Life In Perspective', published by Lethe Press, is one such story.
getting life in perspective • toby johnson • lethe press • gay fiction • gay historical fiction

Metaphysical Courses and Colleges
Metaphysical educational programs that offer distance learning options allow students around the globe to further their metaphysical education.
metaphysical courses • metaphysical colleges • metaphysical educational programs • metaphysical distant ance learning • reiki rays institute

Philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche
Brief biography and philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche, great thinker who challenged foundations of Christianity and traditional morality.
bio of nietzsche • friedrich nietzsche philosophy • nietzsche will to power • works by nietzsche • nietzsche and christianity

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