Meta-Reality

Meta-Reality emerged from the use of critical realist philosophy to address the fundamental philosophical questions; The nature of the self, The limits of thought, The possibility of personal freedom, The role of religion and spirituality in our lives.

In this comprehensive introductory text, the originator of meta-Reality Roy Bhaskar talks the reader through the step by step emergence of his philosophy of meta-Reality, from his earlier philosophy of critical realism. The definition of this theory, and its potential to shed new light on issues is then explored in the book’s next eight chapters:

- Identity and the Self

- Transcendental Identification, Self-Realization and Freedom

- The Axial Revolution and Modernity

- Comparative Religion and Spirituality

- Unfolding the Enfolded: Creativity, Learning and Education

- Unconditional Love, Peace and Conflict Resolution

- ‘Unthinking’ and the Limits of Thought, Spontaneous Right Action and Re-enchanting Reality

- Conclusion and Summary: Being Being

Throughout this book, the examination of classical philosophical problems helps the reader to fully understand the author’s philosophy of meta-Reality, while at the same time exposing the reader to its implications for philosophical inquiry and the wider world. Frequent references are made to the philosophies that it is in conflict with (Descartes, Hobbes and Hume), and their differences are subjected to close scrutiny, helping to situate this new approach in the field.

Here Roy Bhaskar has produced an essential text for all students of modern philosophy with an interest in critical realism. The book’s comprehensive approach, depth of analysis, and exploration of a wide range of philosophical problems make it crucial and compelling reading for the postgraduate and undergraduate alike.