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The Destruction of Logic from Within: Christian Spiritual Fulfillment as a Function of Conscious Awareness and Free Will
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by Matthew M. Kryzanowski
Matthew M. Kryzanowski
The Destruction of Logic from Within: Christian Spiritual Fulfillment as a Function of Conscious Awareness and Free Will
150
by Matthew M. Kryzanowski
Matthew M. Kryzanowski
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The Destruction of Logic from Within is Volume 1 in a new series called Experiments in Christian Thought.
The limitations of logic in the pursuit of a deeper understanding of the nature of reality has been encountered by mathematicians, scientists, theologians, psychologists, and by people from any field of study, or walk of life, no matter their religious, political, or intellectual affiliation or belief.
Any curious and thinking person who engages with abstract thought, the material world, computational operations, or the nature of the cosmos, or any pursuit of the mind inevitably runs up against the limitations of the ability of reason and logic to explain, interact with, and understand the mysteries of the universe.
The Destruction of Logic from Within will apply the lens of incompossibility to the limits of logic. As such, the book will explore the idea of how logic itself can potentially hold within it the genesis of its ability to surpass its own limitations. This will be done by taking a reasoned and measured approach to examining and exploring the idea that the internal breakdown of logic will in itself be logically useful to achieve understanding and greater awareness of the nature of reality.
The focus of the book will center around Kurt Gödel's (1906-1978) discovery of the Paradox of Undecidability (1931) found in the Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) and Alfred North Whitehead (1861-1947) work Principia Mathematica (1910). Through Gödel's discovery of the problem related to Russell's and Whitehead's attempts to codify mathematics into a system of laws, he has opened the door to translating the logical flaws of axiomatic mathematical thinking, into a better understanding of the limitations of philosophical reasoning. This will ultimately assist in opening up new pathways toward thinking theologically about the nature of creation and reality. Or indeed, at least upholding the familiar ways of accepting Christian faith through applying a fresh perspective.
The purpose of this book will be to convert the notion of mathematical algorithmic operations into a way of understanding customary religious patterns of human behavior. The hope is that this will expose the relationship between mathematical operations and religious ritual, and mathematical axioms and religious adherence to doctrinal strictures.
The argument will be that once the religious ritualist breaks free from carrying out such functions in an operational way, by their conscious awareness of such patterns of behavior, the religious adherent can then become free to think spiritually and to become experiential in their approach to understanding God.
This, instead of simply acting out performative religious doctrine imposed by customary religious and spiritual 'gatekeepers'. The bridging of this task will be through utilizing the paradox of undecidability to demonstrate that the Christian approach to achieving spiritual transcendence and greater understanding of divine nature is implied therein.
The connection between undecidability and transcendence will demonstrate that the breakdown of mathematical axiomatic logic by its inherent undecidability is compossible with Jesus' disruption of the Old Testament teaching of adherence to customary religious practice and law.
The disruption of religious axiomatic behaviors, it will be argued, teaches mankind that the path to transcending material existence is to live and to walk by freely accepting the offer of the unfailing love of God through Christ, and not by living under the doctrine of fear of the perceived threat that God is wrathful or vengeful.
In doing so, the agnostic, atheist, spiritually questioning, Christian, or otherwise inclined person, will have a strengthened understanding of the case for seeking and finding a personal relationship with God.
This book will draw from the historical context of the development of freedom of conscience in spiritual endeavors, as well as draw from biblical scripture in order to support its case. It is hoped that The Destruction of Logic from Within will appeal to the philosophical rationalist and spiritually minded alike.
As a work of Christian apologetics, the book will offer defense from anticipated criticisms that may arise from its experimental and potentially contentious nature, as well as provide some practical applications for Christian congregations and ministry leadership.
The limitations of logic in the pursuit of a deeper understanding of the nature of reality has been encountered by mathematicians, scientists, theologians, psychologists, and by people from any field of study, or walk of life, no matter their religious, political, or intellectual affiliation or belief.
Any curious and thinking person who engages with abstract thought, the material world, computational operations, or the nature of the cosmos, or any pursuit of the mind inevitably runs up against the limitations of the ability of reason and logic to explain, interact with, and understand the mysteries of the universe.
The Destruction of Logic from Within will apply the lens of incompossibility to the limits of logic. As such, the book will explore the idea of how logic itself can potentially hold within it the genesis of its ability to surpass its own limitations. This will be done by taking a reasoned and measured approach to examining and exploring the idea that the internal breakdown of logic will in itself be logically useful to achieve understanding and greater awareness of the nature of reality.
The focus of the book will center around Kurt Gödel's (1906-1978) discovery of the Paradox of Undecidability (1931) found in the Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) and Alfred North Whitehead (1861-1947) work Principia Mathematica (1910). Through Gödel's discovery of the problem related to Russell's and Whitehead's attempts to codify mathematics into a system of laws, he has opened the door to translating the logical flaws of axiomatic mathematical thinking, into a better understanding of the limitations of philosophical reasoning. This will ultimately assist in opening up new pathways toward thinking theologically about the nature of creation and reality. Or indeed, at least upholding the familiar ways of accepting Christian faith through applying a fresh perspective.
The purpose of this book will be to convert the notion of mathematical algorithmic operations into a way of understanding customary religious patterns of human behavior. The hope is that this will expose the relationship between mathematical operations and religious ritual, and mathematical axioms and religious adherence to doctrinal strictures.
The argument will be that once the religious ritualist breaks free from carrying out such functions in an operational way, by their conscious awareness of such patterns of behavior, the religious adherent can then become free to think spiritually and to become experiential in their approach to understanding God.
This, instead of simply acting out performative religious doctrine imposed by customary religious and spiritual 'gatekeepers'. The bridging of this task will be through utilizing the paradox of undecidability to demonstrate that the Christian approach to achieving spiritual transcendence and greater understanding of divine nature is implied therein.
The connection between undecidability and transcendence will demonstrate that the breakdown of mathematical axiomatic logic by its inherent undecidability is compossible with Jesus' disruption of the Old Testament teaching of adherence to customary religious practice and law.
The disruption of religious axiomatic behaviors, it will be argued, teaches mankind that the path to transcending material existence is to live and to walk by freely accepting the offer of the unfailing love of God through Christ, and not by living under the doctrine of fear of the perceived threat that God is wrathful or vengeful.
In doing so, the agnostic, atheist, spiritually questioning, Christian, or otherwise inclined person, will have a strengthened understanding of the case for seeking and finding a personal relationship with God.
This book will draw from the historical context of the development of freedom of conscience in spiritual endeavors, as well as draw from biblical scripture in order to support its case. It is hoped that The Destruction of Logic from Within will appeal to the philosophical rationalist and spiritually minded alike.
As a work of Christian apologetics, the book will offer defense from anticipated criticisms that may arise from its experimental and potentially contentious nature, as well as provide some practical applications for Christian congregations and ministry leadership.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781068862908 |
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| Publication date: | 09/03/2024 |
| Series: | Experiments in Christian Thought , #1 |
| Pages: | 150 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d) |
About the Author
Matthew M. Kryzanowski is an educator from Toronto, Canada. As a musician, Matthew spent a lot of time playing the piano and directing choirs in churches around the city. From those experiences he developed a keen interest in theology, and enjoys tackling the big questions of life in unconventional ways.
However, as in most of his interests, Matthew's ideas usually come from out of left field anyway. His writing is available in both English and Spanish.
Matthew has earned a B.A. in history from the University of Ottawa, and a B.Ed. from Queen's University. He is also a graduate of the Queen's University of School of Music, and holds the professional designation of Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT).
However, as in most of his interests, Matthew's ideas usually come from out of left field anyway. His writing is available in both English and Spanish.
Matthew has earned a B.A. in history from the University of Ottawa, and a B.Ed. from Queen's University. He is also a graduate of the Queen's University of School of Music, and holds the professional designation of Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT).
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