Matter and Desire
Book description
Nautilus Award Gold Medal Winner, Ecology & Environment
In Matter and Desire, internationally renowned biologist and philosopher Andreas Weber rewrites ecology as a tender practice of forging relationships, of yearning for connections, and of expressing these desires through our bodies. Being alive is an erotic process-constantly transforming the self through…
Why read it?
1 author picked Matter and Desire as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book stopped me being scared of death – well almost. It is a wonderful read about how we are embodied creatures of planet Earth. Our very being is relationship. Take breathing for example. As you sit there you breathe in oxygen, nitrogen, and a little carbon dioxide. When you breathe out you release extra carbon dioxide – with that carbon coming from your body itself. You gift a little of your being in exchange for the oxygen - fragments that may end up in that tree outside your window. Once we understand that exchange is the essence of life,…
From Niki's list on living well together.
Want books like Matter and Desire?
Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Matter and Desire.
Browse books like Matter and Desire
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in philosophy of mind, natural philosophy, and philosophy?
10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about philosophy of mind, natural philosophy, and philosophy.