Open AccessMysticism in the Fractal Structure of the Universe
Author(s) -
Binoy Pichalakkattu
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
tattva journal of philosophy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0975-332X
DOI - 10.12726/tjp.8.8
Subject(s) - mysticism , realm , philosophy , epistemology , fractal , dimension (graph theory) , history , mathematics , pure mathematics , theology , archaeology , mathematical analysis
In this paper a critical enquiry is made into the mystical dimension of science with specific reference to contemporary developments in fractal Geometry. The paper begins with a historical synthesis of the mystical roots of science to see how science lost its mystical nature, especially in the modern era, corresponding to the emergence of a dualistics world-view in philosophy. However, contemporary science, very specially 'fractals', takes us to a mystical realm in which the dichotomised world-views of matter-spirit, finite-infinite, microcosm and macrocosm are blurred. Such a mystical understanding re-defines and transcends the traditional understanding of mysticism which is confined to the sacred spheres.