On Time, Causality, and the Block Universe

by Anthony C. Proctor

Takes a different view of reality by substituting mathematical determinism for causal determinism, thereby making it clear why mathematics so adequately describes our observations. It then deconstructs many aspects of experience -- all of which taint our supposedly objective study of the universe -- to see how they emerge from a timeless block universe. Subjects such as quantum theory, change, choice, probability, thermodynamics, and consciousness all have to be taken apart. The conclusion is consistent with both mathematics and experience, provides an answer that is immune from the problem of 'first cause', and does not lead to further questions, albeit in an unexpected way.

Genres: Science

323 pages, Hardcover

Published February 15, 2022

About the author

Independent researcher and writer at Parallax View ®

Reviews

[Alan Inglis · Rating 2 out of 5]

I got around a third of the way in and gave up. The subject is fascinating but the maths was way beyond me - I was nodding along with it but I really didn't understand.....