Poemander

Reason is a justification, it is not a cause, it is an interpretation of the cause. We can only think of reasons, we do not create reasons. The age of reason is the age of interpretations. Strip it naked and you are left with the embarrassment of absurdity.

Logic is a method of justification. And there is more than one logic, like there is more than one language, but for some reason we agreed to use only one uniform logic. If my logic doesn't fit within the parameters of common logic this doesn't invalidate my logic but only suggests that I maybe using a different language. Logic exists because it is commonly agreed upon, which makes it a mere convenience, but it doesn't have to be this way. Is it convenient? Yes. But, is it colourful? No. Is it inspiring to learn and explore? No. Is it all there is? I leave it up to you. If you are wondering where we are in the course of history, I can tell that we are still building the Tower of Babel, aiming to reach for the heavens. Logic is our Tower of Babel, but behold, there is a language without words, there is Logic without reason, there is Truth without justification. It may appear to be a noble desire – reaching for the skies, there is no issue with that. The real issue is the arrogance used at delving into the mysteries of the universe, thinking that the logic and reason is enough to get you there. In the same fashion people of Babylon thought that bricks and mortar was enough in reaching for the heavens. Call it angry and jealous God, but it is the reality that will bring your delusional aspirations back to the ground, that will break and fragment the peoples, languages, ideas, concepts.