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“Smell and taste differentiate, whereas language, like sight and hearing, integrates.”

Quote by Michel Serres

Book:The Five Senses: A Philosophy of Mingled Bodies

Work

The Five Senses: A Philosophy of Mingled Bodies

This philosophical work delves into the intricate relationship between the five senses and the physical body, offering a unique perspective on human perception and experience. more

Author

Michel Serres is a French philosopher born on September 1, 1930. His thoughts are deeply influenced by science, technology, and culture, and he is considered one of the representatives of post-structuralist and postmodernist philosophy. more

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