Posted on June 1, 2015
THE SPELL OF THE SENSUOUS – Abram, David
Evolution, biology, culture Highly recommended. An exploration of our instinctive and evolutionary relationship with the earth and the natural world.
Posted on June 1, 2015
SYMPATHETIC VIBRATIONS: REFLECTIONS ON PHYSICS AS A WAY OF LIFE –Cole, K.C.
Science, Education A good book to inspire the layperson’s interest in physics and science.
Posted on June 1, 2015
THE REENCHANTMENT OF THE WORLD – Berman, Morris
Science, history Our present scientific view of the world has dangerously skewed our perceptions in such a way that we forget our humanity and the magical aspects of existence. The book traces the development of this world view… Read More
Posted on June 1, 2015
THE WEB OF LIFE: A NEW SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING OF LIVING SYSTEMS – Capra, Fritjof
Science, biology, evolution This book is a fine overview of the advances in thinking about biological systems over the last 15-20 years. It covers quantum physics and complexity theory as applied to biological systems.
Posted on June 1, 2015
LIFE IS A MIRACLE: AN ESSAY AGAINST MODERN SUPERSTITION – Wendell Berry
– Wendell Berry From the notes: “Berry insists that religion and art are not subject to the reductionist and materialistic assumptions of modern science, and cannot be contained within its boundaries or explained by its explantions.”
