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547 Borges, Heisenberg, Kant, and the Ultimate Nature of Reality (with William Egginton)

The History of Literature

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Expanding Understanding Through Parables and Literature

This chapter explores the idea of using parables and literature to expand our understanding of complex concepts. It discusses the Sufi parable about the blind men and the elephant and how different intellectual backgrounds and languages influence our understanding of reality. The chapter also discusses how literature and philosophy can help us grasp and interpret complex scientific concepts.

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