“As nonhuman animals, plants, and even 'inanimate' rivers once spoke to our oral ancestors, so the ostensibly “inert” letters on the page now speak to us! This is a form of animism that we take for granted, but it is animism nonetheless - as mysterious as a talking stone.”
Quote by David Abram
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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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