A Sacred Unity by Gregory Bateson
In 31 posthumously collected lectures and writings, anthropologist, systems thinker and cyberneticist Gregory Bateson (1904-1980) addresses questions of ecology, mind, consciousness, linguistics, evolution, and communication. His masterly synthesis stresses the need to re-establish a ' sacred unity' between the human mind and the biosphere.
“A Sacred Unity in this new edition comes at a profoundly consequential momentPerceptual distortions–always with us–are now threatening humanity itself and the entire biosphere. In the face of such muddle and danger, Gregory Bateson provides deep wisdom, explaining how living things and their relationships connect to the whole. This is not an easy book but it is one that richly rewards the careful reader with fresh understanding of what it means to be human in a world of biological and natural systems.” Jerry Brown, California Governor 1975-1983; 2011-2019. Executive Chair, Bulletin of Atomic Scientists; “...a magnificent manifesto bringing mind and matter together. In this timely book of timeless wisdom, Gregory Bateson elucidates the existential truth of life–relatedness. We don’t have five disconnected fingers, we have four interconnected relationships! Read this groundbreaking book, it can help us to transcend division, domination, conflict and desire to control.” Satish Kumar, Founder, Schumacher College & Editor Emeritus, Resurgence and Ecologist; “This extraordinary collection of the thinking, life, and work of anthropologist and systems thinker Gregory Bateson has enormous relevance for today. A groundbreaking book for all time.” Roshi Joan Halifax, Abbot, Upaya Zen Center, Santa Fe, NM
Anthropologist, biologist, philosopher, student of behavior and experience in virtually every arena of human life, Gregory Bateson (1904-1980) was one of the most far-reaching thinkers of the twentieth century, an explorer who always saw the connections between the various objects and realms of his explorations. Bateson thus occupies a position uniquely suited to assist us in unifying our ever more fragmented lives and knowledges, as well as to teach us—between the lines—about love, elegance, clarity, and understanding.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781913743796 |
| ISBN 10 | 1913743799 |
| Title | A Sacred Unity |
| Author | Gregory Bateson |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Triarchy Press |
| Year published | 2023-06-30 |
| Number of pages | 376 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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