“Such reciprocity is the very structure of perception. We experience the sensuous world only by rendering ourselves vulnerable to that world. Sensory perception is this ongoing interweavement: the terrain enters into us only to the extent that we allow ourselves to be taken up within that terrain.”
Quote by David Abram
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Becoming Animal: An Earthly Cosmology
This book delves into the interconnectedness of humans and animals, examining the ways in which our understanding of the natural world shapes our identity and culture. It explores the profound connections between human and animal life, drawing on philosophy, ecology, and personal anecdotes to illustrate the deep roots of our animality in the cosmos. more
Author
David Abram
David Abram is an American philosopher known for his research in environmental philosophy and philosophy of perception. His works explore the relationship between humans and the natural world, as well as how language, culture, and perception shape our perception of reality. more
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