Seven Ways of Knowing
“Seven Ways of Knowing” by David Kottler, published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC on July 8, 2010, is a thought-provoking examination of the nature of knowledge and our understanding of it. Spanning 130 pages, this book delves into various aspects of epistemology, exploring how we perceive material objects, the influence of evolution, and the concepts of space and time. Kottler presents a non-mathematical overview of relativity and quantum theory, alongside discussions on abstract knowledge and the ways we come to know others.
Readers will find a comprehensive analysis that covers the distinction between good and evil and the rationality of religious belief. The book also culminates in a theory of perception, aiming to provide a coherent understanding of the diverse topics discussed. With its focus on philosophy, science, and religious thought, “Seven Ways of Knowing” invites readers to reflect on the complexities of knowledge and belief.
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Seven Ways of Knowing is an examination of what we mean when we say we know something, and the extent and sureness of this knowledge. It starts with an analysis of our perception of material objects, the role of evolution, and the nature of space and time. A non-mathematical description of relativity and quantum theory is given in the opening chapters (with a more technical treatment in two appendices). Abstract knowledge, knowledge derived from reading and the media (second hand knowledge), and how we know other persons are the subjects of the next three chapters. These are followed by a chapter on how objectively we can distinguish good and evil and then an appraisal of whether there can be a rational belief in any religion. The book ends with a theory of perception, which offers the possibility of a coherent understanding of all the topics: it is compulsive and entirely original.
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