Philosophy and the Adventure of the Virtual

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Exploring the significance of the virtual in contemporary philosophy, this collection of essays delves into how new technologies and the Internet reshape our understanding of time and life. Pearson skillfully connects continental and analytic traditions, referencing influential thinkers like Bergson, Kant, and Nietzsche. The essays investigate the boundaries of continuity, the nature of relativity, and propose a concept of creative evolution, positioning the virtual as essential for re-evaluating fundamental philosophical inquiries.