Dyer, Jay
Meta-Narratives: Essays on Philosophy and Symbolism
- ISBN 13:
- 9781663239983
- author:
- Dyer, Jay
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- iUniverse
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 214
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1.1 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Religious,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Jay Dyer's essays explore various philosophical topics, including symbolism, apologetics, alchemy, and number theory. He argues that metaphysics has been largely abandoned in favour of pragmatism and postmodernism, and delves into the dialogue Phaedo by Plato to discuss the afterlife and immortality of the soul. In another essay, "The Philosophy of Creation", Dyer questions the notion of reason within a deterministic framework, suggesting that modern empiricism is driven by a zealous pursuit of scientific truth. This collection offers valuable insights into these complex ideas and their implications for our understanding of the world. With 15 previously unpublished essays, Meta-Narratives: Essays on Philosophy and Symbolism provides a unique opportunity to engage with Dyer's thought-provoking perspectives on some of the most fundamental questions in philosophy.