Virtual Metaphysics

Aristotle's Metaphysics was the first major study of the subject of metaphysics - in other words, an inquiry into 'first philosophy', or 'wisdom'. It differs from Physics which is concerned with the natural world: things which are subject to the laws of nature, things that move and change, are measurable. In Metaphysics, the study falls on 'being qua being' - being insofar as it is being; the causes and principles of being, the causes and principles of substances.

Carl Gustav Jung was the 20th century's greatest articulator of the primacy of mind in nature, a view whose origins vanish behind the mists of time. The present book scrutinizes Jung's work to distil and reveal that extraordinary, hidden metaphysical treasure: For Jung, mind and world are one and the same entity; reality is fundamentally experiential, not material; the psyche builds and maintains its body, not the other way around; and the ultimate meaning of our sacrificial lives is to serve God by providing a reflecting mirror to God's own instinctive mentation.

"The nobility must awaken, or else resign itself to perish, and not even gloriously: To perish by corrosion and fatal submersion. To awaken - that means: to become once more, at any cost, a political class." Metaphysics of Power is a collection of Julius Evola's powerfully argued articles organized into areas key to Evola's thought: The state, education, family, liberty and duty, monarchy, empire, modern society, and aristocracy.

Immanuel Kant's Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals, first published in 1785, lays out Kant's essential philosophy and defines the concepts and arguments that would shape his later work. Central to Kant's doctrine is the categorical imperative, which he defines as a mandate that human actions should always conform to a universal, unchanging standard of rational morality.

In 1929, Martin Heidegger (1889-1976) published his remarkable book Kant and the Problem of Metaphysics. The Kantbuch, as Heidegger often called it, is regarded by many as a vital supplement to the unfinished second part of Heidegger’s most influential work, Being and Time, which was published two years earlier in 1927.

The basic principles that Bergson articulates, especially his way of thinking about reality as a dynamic process and his view of human beings as creative and evolving, should be helpful to anyone who seeks to go beyond simply dealing with the practical demands of daily life and consider the nature of things. Of special importance is Bergson’s claim that it is both possible and necessary to know from the inside rather than confining our attention to external perspectives and points of view. Intuition is able to get beyond what is relative and place us inside reality.

VR Transcend, offers tips on VR as a tool for enlightenment. VR can be a tool for escape. But it can also be a tool for deep awakening. VR Transcend is about the developing economy of presence, and the need for focusing tools. VR can deepen mindfulness, and enhance personal presence. VR Transcend places VR gear in the context of lucid dreaming, and mainstream spiritual teachings. So, if you have just been initiated in the technology, or are already a frequent VR traveler, you are in the right place to up your game. Welcome!

VR Zombies is book four of Virtual Reality Metaphysics. Book four considers the hazards of using VR gear. Besides the physical warnings on the package, there are broader concerns about escape, addiction, and body amnesia. Book four addresses the fears about becoming zombies as VR accelerates human evolution. What makes a zombie to be a zombie? There are zombies, and then there are zombies. Not all zombies are created equal.

VR Third Wave offers tips on VR as a tool for enlightenment as well as fun. VR enlightenment doesn't mean floating Buddhas or explicitly religious symbols. The Third Wave is about enhancing everyday existence, feeling more deeply connected to the world, a heightened sense of reality. VR is a tool for mindfulness and personal development. As a "way" or practice, VR touches spiritual and metaphysical depths

It's a long way to Land's End. And the game itself is an exhilarating experience. But before we reach it, we first visit several important stops along the way. There is Mystic Mindfulness, Osmotic VR, Postcard VR, and Do-It-Yourself VR. We tour reactive gaming, responsive gaming, first-person shooters, and the ancient Memory Palace. Along the way, we gaze into the Oculus eye and the Perfect Beach. We contemplate ambient architecture and get a glimpse of the Four Elements. Sound like a day's journey?