justification is a key to metaphysics
the concept implies some form of objectivity
that which justifies is outside of - apart from that
subjected to justification
and there is also a sense of authority
this is the real kicker
for what can it mean?
in what does authority consist?
whatever it is - it is in some sense over and above
whatever - its subject(s) is (are)
really nothing more than a principle of organization
backed with concept of fear?
in metaphysical terms what justifies - a statement -
a theory - a system of belief?
what can it mean to appeal thus?
in science we might say - only success - of prediction -
of heuristic power -
so - no justification in the sense of something outside
and no authority but practice
we need standards - these though are made in the building
of theory like the basic structure of a physical building
in theoretical efforts
justifications - are really only second thoughts -
about what is going on -
the idea of an overall view - of a project
some holistic sense of how things are going
reflection on - and - reflection on reflection
this thinking has implications for epistemology
epistemology as the question of subjective and
objective knowledge
we can say we begin with our thoughts and ideas -
these are objects of the subjective realm -
the inside - dimension
the expression - manifestation - manifestation of
these subjective realities - can take objective form -
physical attributes
and so - we have something like the origin
and the end of action -
the knowing can be in both or either modes -
subjective / objective
the fact itself - really transcends the categories
it is as it were without categorization -
unless categorized
we bring these categories to bear - to explain events
they are but this
and we - but the kind of being that does this
determinism gives us our sense of freedom -
and it is no less real for this -
these categories - modes of knowing - are tools for
theoretical account - explanation
reflection on what happens
what happens without such imposture - of thought -
is without character - that is - as it is - in itself -
it is strictly speaking - unknown
we come into the picture and in so doing set its parameters
consciousness in the world is centre stage
but there is no centre
look into consciousness and all you will find is
consciousness - and this is to say you see the unknown
or perhaps precisely - what you see is the seeing
and it is in 'no place'
this non-existent centre - nevertheless gives parameters
to the world - the inside - the outside
a structure out of nothing -
and so consciousness - 'the undefined definer'
(the beggar as giver)
the unknown centre that gives the world its bearings
(and graciously surrenders itself - once things are up
and running)
on reflection - the only gift - knowledge
