This thought-provoking book challenges the widely accepted notion of materialism – the belief that everything in the universe, including consciousness, is a product of physical matter. The author, a computer scientist and philosopher, argues that this perspective is not only scientifically unproven, but also logically inconsistent and philosophically untenable. Instead, he proposes an alternative view, known as ‘idealism’, which posits that reality is fundamentally mental, not physical. Drawing on a wide range of scientific evidence and philosophical arguments, the author makes a compelling case for this radical shift in understanding. He explores the implications of this perspective for our understanding of the mind, the nature of reality, and the meaning of life. The book is a rigorous and engaging critique of materialism, offering a fresh and insightful perspective on the deepest questions of existence.
Why Materialism Is Baloney
Materialism is a worldview that claims that only matter and energy exist. In this book, Bernardo Kastrup argues that this view is wrong and that consciousness is fundamental to reality. He explains why materialism is baloney and why consciousness is the ultimate reality.
