Superultramodern Epistemology [Theory of Knowledge] ( SE )
1. The Principle of Universal Doubt : A fundamental principle of
investigation Anything may be possible (or nothing is to be
believed with absolute certainty or nothing is to be seen as a
proof ), for what is believed to be true with 100 % certainty at
present may be false. It may be the believer's inability to see
otherwise or grasp the truth.
2. I, as a subject, am at the centre of investigation : I should
not accept something because someone else (of whatever kind and
abilities) believes in it. I've to be satisfied with the idea.
However, I would accept something for practical convenience
(e.g. As I believe in quantum phenomena though I've never
experienced them in person.)
3. I feel therefore I am : The most certain belief in my own
existence because I feel something at the moment. It's supposed
to be 99.99...% certain (and not 100% because of the principle
of universal doubt). It's supposed to be more certain than the
law of syllogism (if p implies q and q implies r then p implies
r). Probability is supposed to be a byproduct of (human)
ignorance.
4. The FR (Flawed Reason) Theory : Limitations to Reason and
knowledge.
5. Superultramodern Intuitionism (SI) :
a. Out of the NSTP theory, super/higher knowledge of the
universe might be attainable only through intuition /
meditation, etc. Also Most of the essential knowledge is
obtained through intuition.
b. Superhuman Knowledge and Powers through Meditation : E.g.
Changing the (empirical) laws of nature, and in general,
modulating consciousness. Knowing god's mind, and higher truths
with higher certainty, whether other beings are conscious, etc.
6. Superultramodern Philosophical Methodology (SPM) : So far
philosophers have argued too much regarding the nature of mind,
self, space, time, and, in general, reality. Now they should
understand that the truth on these matters might be known not
through too much thinking and debate, but through more or less
self - evident propositions, straightforward reasoning, and
possibilities. Either, if they are smart enough, they would
appreciate it or dismiss it, and thus fail to see the light
forever.
Kedar Joshi BSc MA MRI Cambridge, UK.