This theory is not trying to explain the whole of Lost only a small part of the philosophical aspect.
Transcendental Perspectivism is a hybrid philosophy developed by German-born philosopher, Professor Werner Krieglstein. A blending of Friedrich Nietzsche's Perspectivism and the utopian ideals of the Transcendentalism movement, Transcendental Perspectivism challenges Nietzsche's claim that there is no absolute truths while fully accepting his observation that all truth can only be known in the context of ones perception. This is accomplished through an appreciation of the emotional relationship between two perceptions (the "perceiver" and the "other").
The 'other' tying in with the fact the hostiles are often called the others, with the end-game being that all of the others are past versions of people that come to the island. This is why the whispers allude to past events of the Losties.
I believe the others founded the island with transcendental perspectivism ideals as their basis and lived their lives under the 11 basic rules:
1. Transcendental Perspectivism recognizes truth as experiential and personal, but not as objective and universal. Therefore all religious beliefs including agnosticism and atheism are respected equally, as long as they do not impose their values on others.
2. Transcendental Perspectivism prefers diversity and difference over singularity. These are assumed to be more natural and beneficial in evolutionary terms.
3. Transcendental Perspectivism rejects domination in all its forms. It especially rejects domination of men over women. For this reason Transcendental Perspectivism embraces a reevaluation of the philosophical canon from a feminist perspective.
4. Transcendental Perspectivism aims for cooperation and connectedness over competition and survival of the fittest. This, too, is seen to be more natural and adaptive.
5. Transcendental Perspectivism assumes that there is a unique perspective, an inside-out view for everything that exists, including Nothingness. This puts consciousness at the center.
6. Central to Transcendental Perspectivism is the search for the Other. Since all is consciousness we can communicate with all. This makes Transcendental Perspectivism a shamanistic philosophy.
7. Transcendental Perspectivism assumes a holistic view of the human body. Mind and body are one. Healing the body can never be seen in isolation and vice-versa, a sickness of the mind affects the body.
8. As a shamanistic philosophy Transcendental Perspectivism provides the basis for a reanimation of the natural (material or inanimate) world. This will not result in a new superstition, but will be complemented by mathematical structure and empirical verification.
9. Transcendental Perspectivism bridges the gap between the sciences and the humanities. It reunites the various fields of the cognitive enterprise of humanity by providing a new and in depth understanding of the physical world on which all human knowledge is based.
10. By providing a full and in-depth understanding of the physical nature of the human being Transcendental Perspectivism initiates a renaissance of the body. It invites a physical celebration of the human being within a physical world. This reevaluation of the human body will lead to a third enlightenment, the Enlightenment of the Body.
11. By reconnecting humanity with the rest of the physical world Transcendental Perspectivism will initiate a new spirituality. This has been called a cosmic spiritually. It is cosmic consciousness because these new individuals will be fully aware of being members of a larger whole, as they themselves are the composite symphony of numerous smaller wholes.
All of these rules have a resonance with many of the themes of Lost in particular 11 regarding collective consciousness and being part of something bigger. In season 1 when two of the others were killed they had no labels on their clothes, again a key part of Transcendentalism is live without luxury with everyone being equals so brand names should be irrelevant. It also fits in with why the original others lived in huts in the forest with no technology or electricity. I believe Ben angered the island and Jacob by moving them all to Dharma town.
There are hints about perspective all through Lost:
Season 1 - Special
MICHAEL: You know, when I was your age, I don't know, maybe a little older I used to trace comic books. I taught myself about perspective. You know what that is -- perspective?
Season 1 - ...In Translation
MICHAEL: Thanks. You are going to love New York, Walt. No other city like it. You know what I really want to show you in New York are the buildings, the architecture. . .
WALT: Buildings?
MICHAEL: Yeah, I used to say that, too, 'til I saw the Flat Iron Building.
WALT: What's that?
MICHAEL: Oldest skyscraper in the city, built in 1902. It's flat. That one building inspired me to start drawing and, you know, designing things.
WALT: Why?
MICHAEL: You've just got to see it, man. You want to see it, right?
The Flat Iron building looks flat from certain perspectives.
http://www.freefoto.com/images/1210/16/1210_16_51---Flat-Iron-Building-New-York-City_web.jpg
I believe Walt and Aaron are special as they were born with a hightened sense of perspective from their parents: Michael, and Thomas [Claire's ex]. I believe this ability streches to them being able to make things appear with their 'minds eye' that Locke suggested Walt had.
In Widmore's office we see perspective paintings with an inverse Buddha, and a Polar Bear in one, and we also see one of Thomas's paintings in his office which is also perspective.
There is a book by Jerry l Jacobson which focuses on 'Perspectivism in Art' which describes how perspectivism in used in Art and the pictures are very similar to those in Widmore's office. Theory by Ronny
Transcendental Perspectivism is a hybrid philosophy developed by German-born philosopher, Professor Werner Krieglstein. A blending of Friedrich Nietzsche's Perspectivism and the utopian ideals of the Transcendentalism movement, Transcendental Perspectivism challenges Nietzsche's claim that there is no absolute truths while fully accepting his observation that all truth can only be known in the context of ones perception. This is accomplished through an appreciation of the emotional relationship between two perceptions (the "perceiver" and the "other").
The 'other' tying in with the fact the hostiles are often called the others, with the end-game being that all of the others are past versions of people that come to the island. This is why the whispers allude to past events of the Losties.
I believe the others founded the island with transcendental perspectivism ideals as their basis and lived their lives under the 11 basic rules:
1. Transcendental Perspectivism recognizes truth as experiential and personal, but not as objective and universal. Therefore all religious beliefs including agnosticism and atheism are respected equally, as long as they do not impose their values on others.
2. Transcendental Perspectivism prefers diversity and difference over singularity. These are assumed to be more natural and beneficial in evolutionary terms.
3. Transcendental Perspectivism rejects domination in all its forms. It especially rejects domination of men over women. For this reason Transcendental Perspectivism embraces a reevaluation of the philosophical canon from a feminist perspective.
4. Transcendental Perspectivism aims for cooperation and connectedness over competition and survival of the fittest. This, too, is seen to be more natural and adaptive.
5. Transcendental Perspectivism assumes that there is a unique perspective, an inside-out view for everything that exists, including Nothingness. This puts consciousness at the center.
6. Central to Transcendental Perspectivism is the search for the Other. Since all is consciousness we can communicate with all. This makes Transcendental Perspectivism a shamanistic philosophy.
7. Transcendental Perspectivism assumes a holistic view of the human body. Mind and body are one. Healing the body can never be seen in isolation and vice-versa, a sickness of the mind affects the body.
8. As a shamanistic philosophy Transcendental Perspectivism provides the basis for a reanimation of the natural (material or inanimate) world. This will not result in a new superstition, but will be complemented by mathematical structure and empirical verification.
9. Transcendental Perspectivism bridges the gap between the sciences and the humanities. It reunites the various fields of the cognitive enterprise of humanity by providing a new and in depth understanding of the physical world on which all human knowledge is based.
10. By providing a full and in-depth understanding of the physical nature of the human being Transcendental Perspectivism initiates a renaissance of the body. It invites a physical celebration of the human being within a physical world. This reevaluation of the human body will lead to a third enlightenment, the Enlightenment of the Body.
11. By reconnecting humanity with the rest of the physical world Transcendental Perspectivism will initiate a new spirituality. This has been called a cosmic spiritually. It is cosmic consciousness because these new individuals will be fully aware of being members of a larger whole, as they themselves are the composite symphony of numerous smaller wholes.
All of these rules have a resonance with many of the themes of Lost in particular 11 regarding collective consciousness and being part of something bigger. In season 1 when two of the others were killed they had no labels on their clothes, again a key part of Transcendentalism is live without luxury with everyone being equals so brand names should be irrelevant. It also fits in with why the original others lived in huts in the forest with no technology or electricity. I believe Ben angered the island and Jacob by moving them all to Dharma town.
There are hints about perspective all through Lost:
Season 1 - Special
MICHAEL: You know, when I was your age, I don't know, maybe a little older I used to trace comic books. I taught myself about perspective. You know what that is -- perspective?
Season 1 - ...In Translation
MICHAEL: Thanks. You are going to love New York, Walt. No other city like it. You know what I really want to show you in New York are the buildings, the architecture. . .
WALT: Buildings?
MICHAEL: Yeah, I used to say that, too, 'til I saw the Flat Iron Building.
WALT: What's that?
MICHAEL: Oldest skyscraper in the city, built in 1902. It's flat. That one building inspired me to start drawing and, you know, designing things.
WALT: Why?
MICHAEL: You've just got to see it, man. You want to see it, right?
The Flat Iron building looks flat from certain perspectives.
http://www.freefoto.com/images/1210/16/1210_16_51---Flat-Iron-Building-New-York-City_web.jpg
I believe Walt and Aaron are special as they were born with a hightened sense of perspective from their parents: Michael, and Thomas [Claire's ex]. I believe this ability streches to them being able to make things appear with their 'minds eye' that Locke suggested Walt had.
In Widmore's office we see perspective paintings with an inverse Buddha, and a Polar Bear in one, and we also see one of Thomas's paintings in his office which is also perspective.
There is a book by Jerry l Jacobson which focuses on 'Perspectivism in Art' which describes how perspectivism in used in Art and the pictures are very similar to those in Widmore's office. Theory by Ronny
