The Spell of the Sensuous: Perception and Language in a More-Than-Human World
by David Abram
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Author: David AbramEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1996-01-16
ISBN: 067943819X
Number of pages: 326
Publisher: Pantheon
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Book Review: Something to consider
Summary: 4 Stars
An interesting discussion regarding the egocentric modern world. Abram makes reference to a myriad of unconsciously driven facets of human existence, now either ignored or forgotten. Although he limits his argument to the issue of language, his overall thesis is certainly something to consider and apply.
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Summary of The Spell of the Sensuous: Perception and Language in a More-Than-Human World
Animal tracks, word magic, the speech of stones, the power of letters, and the taste of the wind all figure prominently in this intellectual tour de force that returns us to our senses and to the sensuous terrain that sustains us. This is a major work of ecological philosophy that startles the senses out of habitual ways of perception.A stunningly original work of ecological philosophy documenting the historical and current effects of language on our perception of and interaction with nature. Utne Magazine recently voted Abram one of "The 100 People Who Will Change the World." And if this book is read as widely as it deserves, that prediction may come to pass. Very Highly Recommended.
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