About the book
In For Love of Matter Freya Mathews challenges basic assumptions of Western science, modern philosophy, and environmental philosophy, arguing that the environmental crisis is a symptom of a larger, metaphysical crisis. Western science rests on the premise that the world is an inert backdrop to human presence rather than a communicative presence in its own right, one capable of dialogical congress with us. Mathews explores the transformative effects of a substitution of the latter, panpsychist premise for the former, materialist one. She suggests that to exist in a dialogical modality is to enter an expanded realm of eros in which the self and world are mutually kindled into a larger, more incandescent state of realization. She argues that any adequate philosophical response to the so-called \"environmental crisis\" cannot be encompassed within the minor discipline of environmental philosophy but must instead address the full range of existential questions.
Editions of For Love of Matter
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791458075
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791458082
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791486399
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In For Love of Matter Freya Mathews challenges basic assumptions of Western science, modern philosophy, and environmental philosophy, arguing that the environmental crisis is a symptom of a larger, metaphysical crisis. Western science rests on the premise that the world is an inert backdrop to human presence rather than a communicative presence in its own right, one capable of dialogical congress with us. Mathews explores the transformative effects of a substitution of the latter, panpsychist premise for the former, materialist one. She suggests that to exist in a dialogical modality is to enter an expanded realm of eros in which the self and world are mutually kindled into a larger, more incandescent state of realization. She argues that any adequate philosophical response to the so-called \"environmental crisis\" cannot be encompassed within the minor discipline of environmental philosophy but must instead address the full range of existential questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is For Love of Matter about?
In For Love of Matter Freya Mathews challenges basic assumptions of Western science, modern philosophy, and environmental philosophy, arguing that the environmental crisis is a symptom of a larger, metaphysical crisis. Western science rests on the premise that the world is an inert backdrop to human presence rather than a communicative presence in its own right, one capable of dialogical congress with us. Mathews explores the transformative effects of a substitution of the latter, panpsychist premise for the former, materialist one. She suggests that to exist in a dialogical modality is to enter an expanded realm of eros in which the self and world are mutually kindled into a larger, more incandescent state of realization. She argues that any adequate philosophical response to the so-called \"environmental crisis\" cannot be encompassed within the minor discipline of environmental philosophy but must instead address the full range of existential questions.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in For Love of Matter?
Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Philosophy: metaphysics and ontology
Where can I read a sample of For Love of Matter?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791458075
How long is For Love of Matter and how many pages does it have?
For Love of Matter has 223 page(s)
Is For Love of Matter part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Environmental Philosophy and Ethics
Who is/are the Author/s of the book For Love of Matter?
Freya Mathews
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
For Love of Matter is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791458075) and paperback(ISBN 9780791458082) and pdf(ISBN 9780791486399)
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