Matter and Desire: An Erotic Ecology
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Matter and Desire: An Erotic Ecology. Discover a groundbreaking perspective on ecology with Matter and Desire , authored by internationally renowned biologist and philosopher Andreas Weber. This is a gasp of a book.”. Genre : Philosophy. Nautilus Award Gold Medal Winner, Ecology & Environment Discover a groundbreaking perspective on ecology with *Matter and Desire*, authored by internationally renowned biologist and philosopher Andreas Weber. This compelling work redefines ecology as a tender practice rooted in forging relationships, yearning for connections, and expressing these desires through our bodies. Weber presents being alive as an erotic process—an ongoing transformation of the self through contact with others and an ever-present desire for more life. In this insightful book, Weber recognizes that love—the impulse to establish connections, to intermingle, and to weave our existence poetically with that of other beings—is a fundamental principle of reality. He argues that the neglect of this principle lies at the heart of a global crisis of meaning, manifesting in the widespread loss of species and a worldview that perceives the world as a dead mechanism governed solely by economic efficiency. Although grounded in scientific observation, *Matter and Desire* evolves into a tender philosophy suited for the Anthropocene—a form of “poetic materialism” that bridges the gap between mind and matter. Weber ultimately emphasizes that to preserve life on Earth—and to find our own meaningful existence as human beings—we must learn to love. His work offers a poetic and profound call to reconnect with the vital forces that sustain life. Esteemed voices have praised the book’s transformative power. Bayo Akomolafe, author of *These Wilds Beyond our Fences*, describes it as “an outrageous act of lovemaking,” noting that “if what Andreas says is anything to go by—that love permeates all things so intrusively that the world can only be conceived in terms of relationship—then holding this book in your hand is an outrageous act of lovemaking, the breadth and depth of which you will never know! This is a gasp of a book.” Joanna Macy, author of *Coming Back to Life*, highlights its significance by stating, “Andreas Weber offers us the best medicine I know for a culture benumbed by dead-end pursuits. Pulsing with life, his work delivers us from the centuries-long dichotomies between mind and matter that have robbed us of vitality, joy, and true purpose. It brings us home to the fertile reciprocities that link us with all forms and levels of life; in so doing, it reflects and reinforces great spiritual teachings of our planet.” Brand : Chelsea Green Publishing Company Product Type : ABISBOOK Genre : Philosophy Author : Andreas Weber Binding : Paperback Language : English Publication Date : 2017 Edition : First Edition
