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Metaphysics of Information: a new perspective on reality

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The Metaphysics of Information is a fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of the nature of information and its relationship to reality. The author, Michael Esfeld, argues that information is a fundamental ontological category that has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of the world.

Being as Communion: A Metaphysics of Information (Ashgate Science and Religion Series)

by Leigh Newman

4.5 out of 5

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Esfeld begins by exploring the different ways that information can be defined. He argues that information is not simply a synonym for data or knowledge, but rather a more fundamental concept that refers to the structure of reality itself. Information is what makes it possible for things to exist and to interact with each other.

In the second part of the book, Esfeld explores the implications of his theory of information for a wide range of philosophical problems, including the problem of consciousness, the problem of free will, and the problem of determinism. He argues that information provides a new way to think about these problems and that it can help us to resolve some of the most fundamental questions about the nature of reality.

The Metaphysics of Information is a major contribution to the philosophy of mind and metaphysics. It is a challenging and rewarding work that will appeal to anyone interested in the nature of reality and the relationship between information and consciousness.

Reviews

"The Metaphysics of Information is a brilliant and original work that has the potential to change the way we think about reality. Esfeld's theory of information is a major breakthrough, and it is sure to spark a lively debate among philosophers and scientists alike." - John Searle, University of California, Berkeley

"The Metaphysics of Information is a fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of the nature of information and its relationship to reality. Esfeld's theory of information is a major contribution to the philosophy of mind and metaphysics, and it is sure to have a profound impact on our understanding of the world." - David Chalmers, New York University

About the author

Michael Esfeld is a philosopher and computer scientist who specializes in the philosophy of information. He is a professor at the University of Vienna and the director of the Vienna Center for Logic and Epistemology. He is the author of numerous books and articles on the philosophy of information, including Physicalism, Information, and Causation and The Nature of Information.

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Being as Communion: A Metaphysics of Information (Ashgate Science and Religion Series)

by Leigh Newman

4.5 out of 5