The connectivity hypothesis : foundations of an integral science of quantum, cosmos, life, and consciousness / Ervin Laszlo ; foreword by Ralph H. Abraham

Provides the foundations of a genuine unified field theory. The Connectivity Hypothesis......Page 4 Contents......Page 6 Foreword......Page 8 Introduction......Page 10 PART 1: Coherence in Nature and Mind......Page 12 1. Coherence in the Physical World......Page 14 2. Coherence in the Living World......Page 26 3. Coherence in the Sphere of Mind......Page 36 4. Understanding Coherence: The Elements of an Explanation......Page 48 PART 2: The Connectivity Hypothesis......Page 58 5. Premises......Page 60 6. Postulates......Page 74 7. The Hypothesis......Page 82 8. Coherence Explained: Testing the Power of the Hypothesis......Page 88 9. The Advent of Integral Quantum Science......Page 104 The Metaphysics of Connectivity......Page 112 Philosophical Implications......Page 119 Appendix 1. General Relativity and the Physical Vacuum: Reconsidering Einstein’s Equations in Relation to Connectivity Hypothesis by Laszlo Gazdag......Page 128 Appendix 2. Healing through the ψ Field: Two Experiments by Maria Sagi......Page 134 References......Page 142 C......Page 152 H......Page 153 O......Page 154 U......Page 155 Z......Page 156 Ervin Laszlo, widely regarded as the founder of systems philosophy and general evolution theory, introduces the foundations of a genuine unified theory of the world in this pioneering treatise on the new sciences. In contrast to other unified theories that center mainly on physics, Laszlo's embraces quantum, cosmos, life, as well as consciousness. He delineates the principles of a new physics of universal connectivity and puts forth the corresponding metaphysics, discussing the implications for such philosophical issues as the nature of matter and mind, freedom and morality, and design versus evolution. This landmark book lays the groundwork for the non-materialist and non-reductionist yet rigorous paradigm that is likely to signal the next revolution in science: the'paradigm of universal connectivity.' Ervin Laszlo, widely regarded as the founder of systems philosophy and general evolution theory, introduces the foundations of a genuine unified theory of the world in this pioneering treatise on the new sciences. In contrast to other unified theories that center mainly on physics, Laszlo's embraces quantum, cosmos, life, as well as consciousness. He delineates the principles of a new physics of universal connectivity and puts forth the corresponding metaphysics, discussing the implications for such philosophical issues as the nature of matter and mind, freedom and morality, and design versus evolution. This landmark book lays the groundwork for the non-materialist and non-reductionist yet rigorous paradigm that is likely to signal the next revolution in the "paradigm of universal connectivity."

laszlo, Director Of The General Evolution Research Group, Introduces The Foundations Of A Unified Theory Of The World In This Treatise On The New Sciences. He Delineates The Principles Of A New Physics Of Universal Conductivity And Puts Forth The Corresponding Metaphysics, Discussing The Implications For Such Philosophical Issues As The Nature Of Matter And Mind, Freedom, And Morality. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, Or

"This landmark book lays the groundwork for the non-materialist and non-reductionist yet rigorous paradigm that is likely to signal the next revolution in science: the "paradigm of universal connectivity.""--Jacket Includes Bibliographical References (p. 133-142) And Index.