Entropic Philosophy: Chaos, Breakdown, and Creation
Editorial ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD
Espanya peninsular
- Editorial ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD
- ISBN13 9781786612465
- ISBN10 1786612461
- Tipus Llibre
- Pàgines 220
- Any Edició 2022
- Idioma Anglès
- Encuadernació Tapa dura
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Filosofía ContemporàniaEntropic Philosophy: Chaos, Breakdown, and Creation
Editorial ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD
Espanya peninsular
Detalls del llibre
Now is a time of tremendous anxiety about the present and future state of the world. As the second law of thermodynamics states, entropy never decreases, time marches relentlessly forward, and closed systems inevitably break down. Entropy serves as a powerful metaphor capturing expressions of growing malaise and decline.
"Entropic Philosophy: Chaos, Breakdown, and Creation" builds on the meaning of entropy from the Greek entropia, signifying “a turning toward” or “transformation.” Developing a philosophy of entropy, this book draws variously from anthropology, psychoanalysis, literature, art, and the history of philosophy. This approach opens pathways for reverence and care that are crucial in preventing fear, existential inertia, and despair.
Shannon Mussett is Professor of Philosophy at Utah Valley University.