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The most fundamental assertion here is PN03 - "The universe consists of solid bodies and void." As appealing as EP is to me, it seems the entire philosophy is built on that statement. For me, it is a stumbling block as I still wonder about other ways of seeing the universe. So my question here is this - is it accepted within the community that it's an indisputable fact that "there is nothing other than atoms and void", or is it thought to be a belief that may or may not be true or provable? It i…

Thanks to all. I wasn't wanting to debate or elaborate on the question of atoms/void, or whether it is actually matter/energy quantum fields. That is not what I asked at all. Nor was I saying that an alternative view such as "all is mind" is true or even a better concept. Here is what I asked: is it accepted within the community that it's an indisputable fact that "there is nothing other than atoms and void", or is it thought to be a belief that may or may not be true or provable? This is as muc…

Fascinating conversation! Thanks, folks. It reminds me how much discomfort many of us experience with uncertainty. Also, each of you has a personal take on this question which is at it must be. I don't think I can respond to each of your specific comments except to say I appreciate them all. Lots for me to consider and add to the mix. I am far from adamant in my views. Cassius I will do my best to read through all the material in your response. Please have patience with an old brain like mine th…

(Quote from Don) Couldn't agree more, Don. I was once visiting a mountain range and was sitting on a rock ledge. It suddenly dawned on me that if this was the moment in geological time that this particular rock ledge gave way, I would be swallowed up. Talk about feeling tiny! I started to actually shake. So I quietly got up, thanked the ledge for not killing me and went home for a glass of wine. (ok, 2 glasses)

(Quote from Kalosyni) This is absolutely lovely Kalosyni Poetic and descriptive. Thanks for that.