Gaia and Philosophy

In the 1970s, microbiologist Lynn Margulis and atmospheric chemist James Lovelock developed the Gaia theory. Embracing the circular logic of life and engineering systems, the Gaia theory states that Earth is a self-regulating complex system in which life interacts with and eventually becomes its own environment. Gaia describes a living Earth: a body in the form of a planet. Fusing science, mathematics, philosophy, ecology and mythology, *Gaia and Philosophy*, with a new introduction by Dorion Sagan, challenges Western anthropocentrism to propose a symbiotic planet. In its striking philosophical conclusion, the revolutionary Gaia paradigm holds important implications not only for understanding life's past but for shaping its future.

Author: Lynn Margulis, Dorion Sagan
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Spiral House Editions
Published: 12/01/2024
Series: Portals
Pages: 60
Weight: 0.15lbs
Size: 6.10h x 4.30w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9781739371760
2nd Edition