Learn the definition of transformation, its etymology, common and essential meanings, along with its philosophical implications.
We think of transformation as something that happens to us. What if we have it backwards? An ontological introduction to the conference of difference—the engine of existence itself.
This article traces transformation from Buddhist impermanence through Plato, Aristotle, alchemy, and modern materialism—then offers a radical reframing. Transformation is the conference of difference: the ceaseless engine that drives all reality. A student-friendly guide to understanding change.
CRUP-OMAF assessment of Aristotle's ontology: evaluates completeness, robustness, usefulness and potential.
CRUP-OMAF assessment of Classical Theism's ontology: evaluates completeness, robustness, usefulness and potential.
CRUP-OMAF assessment of Plato's ontology: evaluates completeness, robustness, usefulness, and transformative potential.
CRUP-OMAF assessment of Parmenides ontology: evaluates completeness, robustness, usefulness, and transformative potential of its primordial dualism, cosmic ethics, and eschatological resolution.
CRUP-OMAF assessment of Daoism's ontology: evaluates completeness, robustness, usefulness, and transformative potential of its primordial dualism, cosmic ethics, and eschatological resolution.
CRUP-OMAF assessment of Heraclitus' ontology: evaluates completeness, robustness, usefulness, and transformative potential of its primordial dualism, cosmic ethics, and eschatological resolution.
CRUP-OMAF assessment of Confucianist / Ruist ontology: evaluates completeness, robustness, usefulness, and transformative potential of its primordial dualism, cosmic ethics, and eschatological resolution.
The need for a coherent metaphysical framework that accounts for both the undeniable plurality of beings and their intricate, dynamic relatedness.
CRUP-OMAF assessment of the Janism ontology: evaluates completeness, robustness, usefulness, and transformative potential of its primordial dualism, cosmic ethics, and eschatological resolution.
CRUP-OMAF assessment of Zoroastrianism's existential ontology: evaluates completeness, robustness, usefulness, and transformative potential of its primordial dualism, cosmic ethics, and eschatological resolution.
CRUP-OMAF assessment of Early Buddhist ontology: evaluates completeness, robustness, usefulness, and transformative potential of its primordial dualism, cosmic ethics, and eschatological resolution.
CRUP-OMAF assessment of John Mackay's CoD existential ontology: evaluates completeness, robustness, usefulness, and transformative potential of its primordial dualism, cosmic ethics, and eschatological resolution.
The Conference of Difference (CoD) is the process primitive of existence. This page establishes the central claim—∃ = {Δ}—and demonstrates through particles, solar systems, and thoughts that all existence is a dynamic, relational process of bearing differences together, not a collection of static substances.
Aspiring to nothing less than a complete re-framing of ontology
How I discovered the conference of difference: an ontology of existence.
A multi-layered methodological framework designed to articulate, evaluate, and position the Conference of Difference (CoD) as the process primitive of existence.
Cascading ties
How our language betrays the fluid heart of quantum mechanics.
Are 'laws' emergent summaries of power exchange?