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Aamrgan
Amidst an undeclared theme of self-referentiality, topics as diverse as ethical paradox and the scientific method are explored in a way that is succinct, unemotional, and adherent to logic. The conclusions resulting from this analysis are as significant as they are bewildering.
Aamrgan is the result of distilling eight years of logical, scientific, and philosophical analysis down into the most concise form possible. The book begins by sequentially presenting and resolving several paradoxes, and in this context its theme (knowledge) and sub-theme (self-referentiality) gradually emerge. Knowledge is first explored via the logical analysis of scientific falsification and corroboration. Then, the impossibility of truthification leads to a more general discussion of the forms in which knowledge is expressed as well as to the ultimate realization that these expression forms themselves hold the key to the elusiveness of so-called ‘absolute knowledge’.
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Aamrgan is the result of distilling eight years of logical, scientific, and philosophical analysis down into the most concise form possible. The book begins by sequentially presenting and resolving several paradoxes, and in this context its theme (knowledge) and sub-theme (self-referentiality) gradually emerge. Knowledge is first explored via the logical analysis of scientific falsification and corroboration. Then, the impossibility of truthification leads to a more general discussion of the forms in which knowledge is expressed as well as to the ultimate realization that these expression forms themselves hold the key to the elusiveness of so-called ‘absolute knowledge’.
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32 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 8, 2012
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About the author
Cliff Hays
8 books108 followersMusician and author from the USA, primarily influenced by mathematics, science, and philosophy. Has written two science fiction short stories
Dual Void
and
IHU
; one work of mathematics
Bivalent Logic
; two works of epistemology and philosophy of science
Aamrgan
and
On the Preservation of Enthusiasm
; as well as
Essays in Science and Philosophy [2004 - 2009]
(seven essays exploring and explicating various interrelated topics, such as: temporality, gravity, relativity, epistemology, agnosticism, metaphysics, existentialism, consciousness, music, art, physics, and cosmology).
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June 10, 2014
How do we know what is real? How much of our “wisdom” is false? How many “paradoxes” are just illogical?
In the book "Aamrgan," Cliff Hays uses the lens of formal logic to spotlight the inherent contradictions that lurk within common beliefs and many “wise” – and widely accepted – sayings.
To illustrate, he describes how following the rule, “All things in moderation” is impossible because it would mean being “immoderate in moderation.” Like the saying “intolerance cannot be tolerated,” it contradicts itself.
The examples are more than frivolous word play; the popular acceptance of self-contradictory sayings reveals a widespread shortage of clear thinking.
Beyond showing why many “obviously true” assumptions are wrong, the brilliant author presents some interesting, and even bizarre, conclusions reached by the fearless application of logic.
In addition, he uses his thorough understanding of epistemology to explore the “paradoxes” of time travel. He also raises questions what can be known about language, the mind, and ultimately the universe itself.
Beyond being informative, the book challenges the reader to abandon conventional wisdom that is based on fuzzy thinking and embrace a more fascinating reality illuminated by logic.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading "Aamrgan." As with other works written by the same author, this one made me aware of how much there is to learn, how much of what is taught is probably false, and why – for both reasons – it is a good thing that I have his books.
In the book "Aamrgan," Cliff Hays uses the lens of formal logic to spotlight the inherent contradictions that lurk within common beliefs and many “wise” – and widely accepted – sayings.
To illustrate, he describes how following the rule, “All things in moderation” is impossible because it would mean being “immoderate in moderation.” Like the saying “intolerance cannot be tolerated,” it contradicts itself.
The examples are more than frivolous word play; the popular acceptance of self-contradictory sayings reveals a widespread shortage of clear thinking.
Beyond showing why many “obviously true” assumptions are wrong, the brilliant author presents some interesting, and even bizarre, conclusions reached by the fearless application of logic.
In addition, he uses his thorough understanding of epistemology to explore the “paradoxes” of time travel. He also raises questions what can be known about language, the mind, and ultimately the universe itself.
Beyond being informative, the book challenges the reader to abandon conventional wisdom that is based on fuzzy thinking and embrace a more fascinating reality illuminated by logic.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading "Aamrgan." As with other works written by the same author, this one made me aware of how much there is to learn, how much of what is taught is probably false, and why – for both reasons – it is a good thing that I have his books.
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