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The Stuff of Life
The Stuff of Life
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Timothy Morton's book "The Stuff of Life" explores the objects that have shaped and punctuated their life, revealing why stuff matters and how they can form our worlds. It is part memoir and part philosophical exploration of the meaning of a life lived alongside and through other things, asking us to think about the stuff, things, objects, and buildings that have formed our realities and who we are and might be.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 15 June 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
An old teapot, used daily, can tell me more of my past than anything I recorded of it.
Sylvia Townsend Warner offers a fascinating perspective on the story of a life and our journey to our current place. The questions of why and how we think the way we do have captivated philosophers for centuries, and Timothy Morton explores these themes in his book, "The Stuff of Life."
Morton chooses objects that have shaped and punctuated his life to tell the story of who he is and why he might think the way he does. These objects are not just things in the ordinary sense; they are beings, non-human beings, that possess their own presence and force. From the imposing expanse of Battersea Power Station to a packet of anti-depressants and a cowboy suit, Morton delves into the significance of "stuff" and the profound impact it has had on these objects' lives.
Through his philosophical exploration, Morton asks us to consider the "stuff," things, objects, and buildings that have formed our realities and who we are and might be. He invites us to reflect on the relationships we have with these things and the ways in which they have shaped our experiences and perspectives.
Part memoir, part philosophical exploration, "The Stuff of Life" offers a thought-provoking and enriching journey that challenges us to think beyond the boundaries of our own lives and consider the broader implications of the things we encounter. It is a testament to the power of objects and the ways in which they can reveal the essence of our existence.
Weight: 184g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350240483
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