Three key philosophical issues raised by the science of unitary human beings are analyzed: space and time; causality; and process. Clarification of Rogers' positions in relation to these issues is provided, and areas in need of further development are identified. These issues are of vital significance in the world view of the science of unitary human beings. Scholarly development of the substantive metaphysical implications of the model is invited.
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