Living Mirrors with Dr. James Cooke Graham Priest on the Philosophy of Nothingness, Everything, and Paradox | Living Mirrors #134
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Oct 29, 2024 
Graham Priest, a distinguished philosophy professor at CUNY, dives deep into the intriguing realms of nothingness, paradox, and existence. He explores how our understanding of objects is defined by their contrast to nothingness. The conversation weaves through the evolution of logic, discussing its complexities and implications. Priest examines the nature of time, the distinction between perception and reality, and the duality of 'everything.' He also delves into the paradox of nothingness, drawing insights from various philosophical traditions and meditative practices.
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Mathematical Tools Clarify Logic
- Mathematical techniques let logicians precisely formulate and test rival logical systems.
- Graham Priest uses these tools to clarify philosophical positions and their consequences.
Logic Reflects Metaphysical Claims
- Logical principles can reflect features of reality such as whether the future is open or determined.
- Aristotle's denial of excluded middle for future contingents shows logic ties to metaphysical claims.
Why Paraconsistent Logic Matters
- Classical logic entails 'explosion': contradictions imply any conclusion.
- Paraconsistent logics block explosion so contradictions don't make everything trivial.