Roger Shattuck's summarizing statements about Alfred Jarry's 'Pataphysics...
1. 'Pataphysics is the science of the realm beyond metaphysics; or. 'Pataphysics lies as far beyond metaphysics as metaphysics lies beyond physics - in one direction or another.
I have sometimes been called a "Fortean ‘Pataphysician", having made a close study of the works of Alfred Jarry and Charles Fort and claiming that they were actually strange twins. The references below briefly summarize the approach of these two often overlooked pioneers in the history of science.
"Banish the word 'struggle' from your attitude and your vocabulary. All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration.
We are the ones we have been waiting for." — Hopi elders
