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The Patterning Instinct
Book • 2017
In 'The Patterning Instinct', Jeremy Lent delves into the human capacity for symbolic meaning and its impact on history.
He synthesizes insights from anthropology, neuroscience, and philosophy to illustrate how different cultures have shaped their understanding of the world.
The book contrasts Western dualism with Eastern systemic thinking, highlighting the influence of metaphors on societal values and historical outcomes.
He synthesizes insights from anthropology, neuroscience, and philosophy to illustrate how different cultures have shaped their understanding of the world.
The book contrasts Western dualism with Eastern systemic thinking, highlighting the influence of metaphors on societal values and historical outcomes.
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