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Arbol del conocimiento
the biological roots of human understanding
First published 1987 · 269 pages
A paradigm-shifting exploration of the mind that dismantles objective reality to reveal the profound interconnectedness of human existence.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like slowly zooming out from a microscope until you are looking at the entire cosmos. It is a steady, intellectually demanding journey that asks you to completely dismantle your assumptions about how the mind interacts with the world. The prose is methodical and academic, yet it carries an undercurrent of profound philosophical poetry, guiding you through complex biological concepts with the help of intricate diagrams. As you absorb the concept of autopoiesis, the mood shifts from purely analytical to deeply expansive and awe-inspiring. It is a text that delights systems thinkers, cognitive science enthusiasts, and anyone willing to grapple with the idea that our reality is not passively observed, but actively co-created through our coexistence.
- Mood
- contemplative
- intellectual
- expansive
- awe-inspiring
- Tone
- academic
- philosophical
- earnest
- inquisitive
- profound
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- the nature of reality · biological roots of consciousness · interconnectedness · the ethics of coexistence · autopoiesis and self-creation
- The writing
- Precise and methodical, blending dense biological terminology with philosophical poetry and helpful visual diagrams.
- The arc
- Begins with rigorous scientific inquiry and expands into a profound, humbling realization of our shared, co-created reality.
- Who it's for
- Deep thinkers, systems theorists, and armchair philosophers eager to dismantle their assumptions about objective reality and the mind.
About the book
This text explores 'knowing how we know'. Its authors present a new view of cognition that has important social and ethical implications. They assert that the only world we humans can have is the one we create together through the actions of our coexistence.
Description from Open Library.
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