Alexander's proposed extended physics / modified cosmology

A sketch of a cosmology that extends current physics by incorporating self, feeling, and living structure, aiming to dissolve Whitehead's bifurcation.

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Thinkers (1)

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Christopher Alexander
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Claims (1)

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A new form of physics, a modified physics, must reconcile self and matter, extending current physics while leaving it nearly intact.
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The positive program of the chapter: a cosmology that makes sense of architecture and self.

Questions (1)

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What is the universe made of?
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The fundamental cosmological question posed in section 4 to set the stage for a new picture.

Chapters (1)

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Chapter 1: Our Present Picture Of The Universe
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The opening chapter of The Nature of Order, Vol. 4, diagnosing the inadequacy of mechanistic cosmology and setting the stage for a new worldview that reconciles self and matter.

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The science of consciousness should remain open to the possibility of minds in unconventional embodiments.hypothesis0.706
Normative conclusion and forward-looking hypothesis based on theoretical and empirical evidence reviewed.
Alexander's method of observation based on inner feelingmethod0.704
An empirical method that invites the observer to make distinctions based on inner feelings of wholeness, with a framework that guarantees consistency and objectivity.