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Graham Priest on the Philosophy of Nothingness, Everything, and Paradox | Living Mirrors #134

Living Mirrors with Dr. James Cooke

CHAPTER

Existence and Perception: Unraveling Reality

This chapter explores the philosophical distinction between perception and objective reality, questioning the true existence of objects like Father Christmas and God. It discusses the implications of gender assignments to these entities and the philosophical concept of nunism, which challenges traditional notions of existence. The discourse also examines views from various philosophers on existence and causality, emphasizing a unified perspective on everythingness found in mystical traditions.

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