Could it be possible to translate metaphysical concepts into matematical language so that we would be able to prove some theories as valid and refute other? — Eremit
Do you think that we could describe metaphysical theories by geometric constructions? — Eremit
Some might say that String theory is metaphysics, others might disagree. — jgill
What if mathematics IS metaphysics? — Eremit
And there are logically consistent but mutually inconsistent theories out there. — fishfry
Mathematics can not say what the truth of the universe is. — fishfry
And there are logically consistent but mutually inconsistent theories out there. — fishfry
Metaphysics is generally going to be in advance of some mathematical notation — apokrisis
The difference between the two is that the metaphysical ideas can not be proved whatsoever. — Eremit
In consciousness, you have metaphysical phenomena. Universal things like the experience of love, the will to survive, self-awareness, wonder, etc — 3017amen
So are sensations and emotions part of the "truth" of the universe? Are they metaphysical, like String theory with its mathematical context? — jgill
I think that Metaphysics is all about Abstractions in the human mind, and Mathematics is about as abstract as you can get. So yes, "mathematics is metaphysics". But I am not qualified to prove that metaphorical similie mathematically. Perhaps the Metaphysical Lab mentioned by jgill will shed some light on the subject. Since modern philosophy is mostly concerned with Metaphysics (e.g. Consciousness), some mathematical evidence may bring it closer to the fold of empirical science. :smile:But what if... What if mathematics IS metaphysics? — Eremit
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