`Author:` [[David Abram]] `Availability:` [[Suggestions]] > [!info] > https://www.becominganimalfilm.com/ ## Summary Becoming Animal: An Earthly Cosmology by [[David Abram]] is a poetic exploration of humanity’s relationship with the natural world. Abram, a philosopher, ecologist, and cultural critic, weaves together personal experiences, [[Philosophy]], and [[Ecology]] to challenge the separation between humans and [[Nature]]. He argues that modern society’s reliance on technology and abstraction has dulled our sensory connection to the Earth, distancing us from the [[Animals]], landscapes, and elements that once defined human existence. Abram invites readers to rediscover their embodied connection to the natural world by attuning their senses to the [[Habitus|environment]] around them. Through vivid descriptions of his encounters with wild animals, forests, rivers, and even weather, he illustrates how human perception can be revitalised when we embrace our place within the larger, animate world. The book emphasises the idea that humans are not separate from nature but deeply embedded within it, and it calls for a rekindling of awe, respect, and [[reciprocity]] with the living Earth. Rooted in [[Phenomenology]] and [[Indigenous]] wisdom, Becoming Animal is both a philosophical treatise and a guide to reawakening our sensory engagement with the world, challenging readers to live more fully and consciously in harmony with the natural rhythms of life. ## Key Takeaways ## Quotes - ## Notes `Concepts:` `Knowledge Base:` [[Books index]]