The Ecology Of Others (paradigm)
by Philippe Descola /
2013 / English / PDF
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Since the end of the nineteenth century, the division between
nature and culture has been fundamental to Western thought. In
this groundbreaking work, renowned anthropologist Philippe
Descola seeks to break down this divide, arguing for a departure
from the anthropocentric model and its rigid dualistic conception
of nature and culture as distinct phenomena. In its stead,
Descola proposes a radical new worldview, in which beings and
objects, human and nonhuman, are understood through the complex
relationships that they possess with one another.
Since the end of the nineteenth century, the division between
nature and culture has been fundamental to Western thought. In
this groundbreaking work, renowned anthropologist Philippe
Descola seeks to break down this divide, arguing for a departure
from the anthropocentric model and its rigid dualistic conception
of nature and culture as distinct phenomena. In its stead,
Descola proposes a radical new worldview, in which beings and
objects, human and nonhuman, are understood through the complex
relationships that they possess with one another.The Ecology of Others
The Ecology of Others presents a compelling challenge to
anthropologists, ecologists, and environmental studies scholars
to rethink the way we conceive of humans, objects, and the
environment. Thought-provoking and engagingly written, it will be
required reading for all those interested in moving beyond the
moving beyond the confines of this fascinating debate.
presents a compelling challenge to
anthropologists, ecologists, and environmental studies scholars
to rethink the way we conceive of humans, objects, and the
environment. Thought-provoking and engagingly written, it will be
required reading for all those interested in moving beyond the
moving beyond the confines of this fascinating debate.
