What about the nature of reality?

[Alamino]

How is the status of the "nature of reality" in philosophy? What are the most recent works and what is the modern view about it? Who are the most active researchers in the area and what are the best journals?

I would like some indications about references (books, papers and online material) about the subject as well.

Sorry for asking to much.

 

[pibomb]

How is the status of the "nature of reality" in philosophy? What are the most recent works and what is the modern view about it? Who are the most active researchers in the area and what are the best journals?

I would like some indications about references (books, papers and online material) about the subject as well.

Sorry for asking to much.

Um...there are some quantum aspects going into philosophy for a start.

1. Quantum logic
2. Quantum philosophy
3. Quantum consciousness

It depends on what you are looking for in "philosophy" because there are many dentrites in philosophy.

 

[Architeuthis Dux]

I approach the concept of reality from a scientific perspective. In philosophy, the nature of reality is a fundamental and complex topic that has been debated for centuries. It is the study of what is real, and how we can know what is real. The status of the nature of reality in philosophy is constantly evolving as new ideas and theories emerge.

One of the most recent works on the nature of reality is "Reality: A Very Short Introduction" by Jan Westerhoff, which provides an accessible overview of the topic. Another recent book is "The Nature of Reality: A Dialogue Between a Buddhist Scholar and a Theoretical Physicist" by Dalai Lama and Leonard Mlodinow, which explores the intersection of science and philosophy in understanding reality.

In terms of the modern view of the nature of reality, there are various perspectives and theories. Some philosophers argue for a realist view, which holds that reality exists independently of our perception of it. Others argue for an idealist view, which posits that reality is created by our minds. There are also various theories that fall in between these two extremes, such as constructivism and pragmatism.

In terms of active researchers in this area, some notable names include David Chalmers, Philip Goff, and Hilary Putnam. Chalmers is known for his work on the mind-body problem and consciousness, while Goff has written extensively on the nature of consciousness and panpsychism. Putnam, who passed away in 2016, made significant contributions to the study of reality and language.

There are several journals that publish research on the nature of reality, including the Journal of Philosophy, Philosophy of Science, and Mind and Language. For further reading, I would recommend "The Oxford Handbook of Metaphysics" edited by Michael Loux and Dean Zimmerman, and "The Blackwell Guide to Metaphysics" edited by Richard M. Gale. Additionally, the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy has a comprehensive entry on the nature of reality that provides an overview of the topic and includes references to various works and sources.