Metaphysics of Human Function based on a Mathematical Structure
work in progress I propose here a theory of human function, which I have been developing based on introspection. In this theory, human function is represented in terms of exchange of information of four agents, which I call the spirit , the mind , the soul and the body . Although these are surely familiar terms, having a variety of scientific, pseudo-scientific, religious, philosophical and other usage, I do not assume any insight derived from such usage. The essence of each of these agents will be revealed through the roles that they play in human function. Matching of this essence with any of the existing definitions of these entities is unintentional and may well be coincidental. The four agents are organizes in the following directed graph: We call it the Human Function Scheme ( HFS for short). The arrows represent directions of information flow from one agent to another. Postulate 1. Human function is marked by internal information processing within each of the four agents as