Allan F. Randall
Online Essays and Papers
(Only
my philosophical essays are currently available online.
See
my
resume for a more complete list of writings,
including
those not available online.)
Computational
Metaphysics
An overview of my philosophical
system and the essays on this page.
Core essays describing computational metaphysics:
From the Cogito of Descartes'--I think, therefore I am--arise the basic principles of recursive function theory, feedback control theory and quantum mechanics. |
Outline of a rational, idealist metaphysics in which the paradoxes of quantum mechanics arise naturally and inevitably, developed within the framework of modal logic. |
The basic paradoxes of quantum mechanics are derived from traditional Leibnizian rationalist principles. |
Other essays of immediate relevance to computational metaphysics:
A highly readable version of the classic by the Greek father of metaphysics. With a commentary. |
A look at why Kant thought geometry & arithmetic were synthetic a priori, not analytic, concentrating on geometry. I agree with him, but only if predicate logic is also labelled synthetic. |
A reconstruction of Kant's transcendental deduction of the categories (logical functions), expressed in terms compatible with related modern ideas like recursion theory and the anthropic principle. |
An introduction to the many-worlds idealism of F.H. Bradley. |
A proposal for a rationalist (nonmystical) mathematical Platonism, developed using the lambda-calculus. |
Wittgenstein's attempt to produce a consistent, logic-based materialist metaphysics, its failure and his attempt at a nonmetaphysical solution. |
Does quantum mechanics allow us to perform miracles and/or live forever? The answer may surprise you! |
The Inconsistency of Substance in the Metaphysics of John Locke
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