Walking into The Book Tree you would become distinctly aware
that you are in a philosopher’s nook. The incense swirls around the room and
pictures of the Egyptian “all seeing eye” hang on the wall. Lined along the
wall and down the aisles are little treasures in written form ranging in
everything from philosophy to history. The place is simple and small but seems to
provide the local community with its philosophical outlet.
Metaphysical is a branch of philosophy that seeks to explain
the nature of life. It focuses on answering two questions 1.) What is there? 2.)
What is it like? A Metaphysicist attempts to clarify the how people understand
the world. They seek to understand cause and effect, objectives, space, time
properties, etc… It is an understanding of all things in the universe and how
they relate to each other.
Metaphysics was the science before science. Before the use
of the scientific method and empirical data people engaged in what is called
natural philosophy. They debated issues in the much the same way as Socrates
did by attempting to understand the world around them. With the advent of modern
science the metaphysics was separated into the concept of philosophy.
The store has an online website so visitors can review and
see the newest books without having to actually frequent the location. This
would defeat the purpose of taking your recently purchased nugget and running
across the street to Lastate’s coffee shop. The website offers information on clubs and
other happenings around the book outlet.
3316 Adams Avenue, Suite A
San Diego, CA 92116
Phone: 1-800-700-Tree
12pm-7:00PM Tuesday-Saturday
