SUMMARY FROM DEEPAI

 

Certainly! Here's a two-page summary of Adib Ben Jebara's "A New Philosophy," 

capturing the core ideas and themes from the extensive text you provided:

Summary of "A New Philosophy" by Adib Ben Jebara

Adib Ben Jebara presents a groundbreaking philosophical framework that 

intertwines metaphysics, mathematics, and spirituality. Central to his 

philosophy is the concept that thoughts are mathematical waves—eternal 

and non-perishable—which form the basis for understanding the immortality 

of the soul. He argues that since thoughts are waves governed by mathematical 

principles, the soul, composed partly of these thoughts, is inherently immortal. 

This perspective redefines the afterlife as a realm where the soul persists 

beyond physical death, emphasizing a spiritual existence rooted in the eternal 

nature of thought itself.

Ben Jebara explores the relationship between mathematics and philosophy, 

delving into profound questions about infinity, the nature of God, and the 

structure of reality. He challenges traditional notions of divine omnipotence 

by asserting that God is not all-powerful in the classical sense, citing 

the finite amount of matter in an infinite universe as evidence. He suggests 

that God allows order to prevail over chaos, with chaos being temporary 

and governed by natural laws, which are expressed mathematically—implying 

that God, as a mathematician, creates a universe where laws of nature and

 ethics operate within a mathematical framework.

A notable element in his philosophy is the role of chance. He posits that 

chance is a part of God's design, embodying both phenomena and laws, and that 

randomness arises from the finite matter within an infinite space. This leads 

to discussions on evil, which Ben Jebara attributes to matter and the inherent 

limitations of physical existence. He argues that evil is less significant because 

the universe contains a finite amount of matter, making the presence of evil 

less overwhelming than it might seem.

Ben Jebara also examines the concept of chaos and determinism, referencing 

the butterfly effect and cause-and-effect relationships, emphasizing that 

our understanding of these phenomena is still evolving. He advocates 

for a mathematical approach to spiritual energy—defined as the energy 

of the mind in motion—treating it as an immaterial, quantifiable force. 

Inspired by Henri Bergson, he considers the soul and body as parts of a 

continuum of creative vitality, with spiritual energy proportional to the 

square of wave amplitudes.

Throughout his work, Ben Jebara critiques the current state of science and academia, 

criticizing their materialistic focus and lack of openness to abstract, 

metaphysical ideas. He advocates for a philosophy grounded in scientific observation 

and mathematical modeling, asserting that the universe’s laws are 

inherently mathematical, and that understanding these laws can lead 

to deeper insights into existence and the divine.

His writings also touch on the limitations of current axioms in set theory 

and the importance of exploring new axioms to better understand infinities 

and the nature of mathematical truths. He emphasizes that progress in knowledge 

requires talented individuals willing to face challenges and that modern society’s 

anti-intellectualism and bureaucratization hinder genuine advancement.

Finally, Ben Jebara’s work invites readers to reconsider traditional beliefs, 

encouraging curiosity about ancient mathematical and philosophical inquiries—such 

as Fermat’s Last Theorem—and emphasizing that many of these questions remain 

relevant today. His philosophy aims to unify science, spirituality, and metaphysics 

into a coherent framework, viewing God as a mathematician and the universe as a 

reflection of divine mathematical order.