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The Matter with Things Our Brains, Our Delusions, and the Unmaking of the World

Paperback • 2021 • English

The Matter with Things Our Brains, Our Delusions, and the Unmaking of the World

By Iain McGilchrist

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About the book

Is the world essentially inert and mechanical - nothing but a collection of things for us to use? Are we ourselves nothing but the playthings of chance, embroiled in a war of all against all? Why, indeed, are we engaged in destroying everything that is valuable to us? Whitehead observed that philosophy is of urgent importance because 'as we think, we live.' This book argues that if we are wreaking havoc on ourselves and the world, and if our best intentions lead to paradoxical outcomes, it is be...Show more

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9781914568251

Publisher

Perspectiva Press

Published year

2021

Language

English

Original title

The Matter with Things Our Brains, Our Delusions, and the Unmaking of the World

Format

Paperback

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