An overview of each chapter in The Frontier of the Finite
The first chapter traces the history of the development of humankind, from our early ancestors to our modern civilization. The way we have perceived reality through the centuries is discussed, developing from animism to physicalism. The chapter examines organized religion and science's influence on our worldview, including pivotal historical moments such as the Renaissance, Protestant Reformation, and Enlightenment that separated consciousness from physical reality. It analyses and critiques the philosophical foundation of physicalism.
In this chapter, the nature of reality itself is explored and examined from multiple philosophical perspectives.
The third chapter delves into the concept of the noumenon — the thing-in-itself beyond our perception and experience.
The fourth chapter discusses the evidence that challenges the physicalist paradigm and supports alternative views of consciousness.
This chapter traverses the history of near-death experiences from antiquity to today, examining their significance and what they reveal about the nature of consciousness.