Weber, Andreas
Matter and Desire: An Erotic Ecology (Paperback)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781603586979
- author:
- Weber, Andreas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Chelsea Green Publishing Co
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 22.61 x 15.24 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- Science, Biology, Ecology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Matter and Desire: An Erotic Ecology by Andreas Weber is a thought-provoking exploration of the interconnectedness of life and the natural world. The author, a renowned biologist and philosopher, reimagines ecology as a tender practice of forging relationships and expressing desires through our bodies.
Weber argues that love - the impulse to establish connections and intermingle with others - is a fundamental principle of reality, and that our disregard for this principle lies at the heart of the global crisis of meaning that threatens our planet. By embracing a poetic materialism, we can close the gap between mind and matter and ultimately save life on Earth and our own meaningful existence as human beings.
This book offers a unique perspective on the world, one that pulsates with life and vitality. It is a powerful call to action, urging us to re-evaluate our relationship with the natural world and to find meaning in our connections with others and the world around us.