Love & Philosophy #55: How Shall we Live? with anthropologist and lineologist Tim Ingold
Mar 30, 2025
Tim Ingold, Emeritus Professor of Anthropology at the University of Aberdeen, joins to discuss the intricate weaving of life through 'lines' instead of blocks. They explore the concept of wayfaring as our fundamental experience, emphasizing interconnectedness between nature and culture. Ingold argues for greater awareness and responsibility in our actions and choices. The conversation touches on creativity, personal journeys, and the importance of nurturing love and respect for the world, offering transformative insights into how we engage with life and each other.
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Rethinking Nature and Culture
- We need new concepts of nature and culture, not based on modern thought.
- Reindeer exemplify intelligence, social relations, and landscape knowledge, challenging human-centric views.
Learning from Reindeer Herders
- Working with Sami reindeer herders provides insights into animal intelligence and human-animal relations.
- Reindeer possess memory, social systems, and navigation skills, showcasing their complex interactions with humans.
Nature and Culture's True Meanings
- Nature, from nacere (to be born), is a life-giving power.
- Culture, from colere (to cultivate), is humanity's task to nurture it.