Monthly Archives: September 2007

The point of continuity

An interesting dichotomy in the concept of infinity is that it includes finitude in the concept of numerical divisions. If such divisions were infinite, then there would be no distinction between numbers. And, yet, these divisions can also be counted as numbers, themselves. So, while finite divisions seem necessary for an understanding of an infinite [...]

On Gestalt Theory

The central claim of gestalt theory is that the sum is more than the parts. The reason for this is simply that we recognize the sum as being composed of the parts while also–and here is the “more” part–being something it its own right. So, because the sum has or owns the parts and the [...]

Considering infinity

An Infinity of Infinities From what I understand, the mathematician Georg Cantor proved in his work that infinity is multifaceted. There is more than one, in other words. How do we know that there is more than one infinity? Cantor and other mathematicians can show you with numbers, but I am not a mathematician, so [...]

Considering causality

Causality and Infinity Causality entails infinity. For every effect to have a cause, there must be an infinite number of causes. A first cause, as in a finite progression, breaks the rule by not having a prior cause or not simultaneously being an effect. Yet, an infinite number of causes and effects raises the question [...]