Everything and Nothing

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By Graham Priest and Markus Gabriel

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Everything and Nothing by Graham Priest and Markus Gabriel delves into the intriguing philosophical and psychological exploration of nothingness and being. Through a series of thought-provoking discussions, the authors examine the nature of existence and the concept of nothingness, challenging traditional perceptions and engaging with complex philosophical ideas in an accessible manner. This book prompts readers to reconsider their understanding of reality and the fundamental nature of life itself.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intersection of philosophy and psychology, especially concerning the concepts of existence and non-existence. It's a thought-provoking exploration that challenges conventional ideas and delves into the relationship between what is and what is not, perfect for those who enjoy questioning the very nature of reality.

"Two world-renowned philosophers debate the nature of reality"--

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Is it possible for reality as a whole to be part of itself? Can the world appear within itself without thereby undermining the consistency of our thought and knowledge-claims concerning more local matters of fact?

This is a question on which Markus Gabriel and Graham Priest disagree. Gabriel argues that the world cannot exist precisely because it is understood to be an absolute totality. Priest responds by developing a special form of mereology according to which reality is a single all-encompassing whole, everything, which counts itself among its denizens. Their disagreement results in a debate about everything and nothing: Gabriel argues that we experience nothingness once we overcome our urge to contain reality in an all-encompassing thought, whereas Priest develops an account of nothing according to which it is the ground of absolutely everything.

A debate about everything and nothing, but also a reflection on the very possibility of metaphysics.

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The book is an enlightening dialogue between Graham Priest and Markus Gabriel, showcasing the dynamic possibilities of philosophical discourse. It explores deeply fundamental issues of existence, revealing striking convergences in their approaches, and offers a fascinating vision of the future direction of philosophical inquiry.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509537471

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polity Press

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 295g

Pages: 140

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Graham Priest Markus Gabriel Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism

About the Author

Markus Gabriel holds the chair for Epistemology, Modern and Contemporary Philosophy at the University of Bonn and is also the Director of the International Center for Philosophy in Bonn.
Graham Priest is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the CUNY Graduate Center in New York.