Have you ever wondered how we know what we know?The Pattern Paradigm looks beneath the surface ofwhat passes for truth and presents a new way ofunderstanding. It tells the story of how knowledge isachieved; starting from the basics and progressing tothe pyramid of patterns which lie at the heartof thinking. It describes how the pattern paradigm is superiorto the status quo paradigm that pervades much ofphilosophy today. It is able to do this because it is aparadigm of great simplicity and great power. It opensup a new and more accurate way of understanding. It provides the missing link between sense-data andknowledge. It provides new insights into old problemswhich are not only amazing but also robust andself consistent. It is a book for both keen philosophers and for anyoneelse interested in philosophy, as it is easy to read andwritten in layman s terms. If you only ever read one book on philosophy, make itthis one. This is a work of genius. - J. E. Shearer.