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The Spell of the Sensuous: Perception and Language in a More-than-human World

This book delves into the ways in which our senses and language influence our interaction with the environment, advocating for a more-than-human perspective on the natural world. more

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David Abram
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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