References for the Book Subjective Naturalism
Here are the references cited in Subjective Naturalism by Juliette Elsass, organized by theme. These books and articles inspired the philosophical approach developed in the book, fueling the reflection through perspectives from philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, and various other fields.
Reality
- John Searle, The Rediscovery of the Mind (1992). An exploration of materialism that acknowledges the reality of subjective experience.
- René Descartes, Discourse on Method (1637). Cited for its anthropocentrism and the famous phrase "I think, therefore I am".
- Plato, The Republic, Book VII (ca. 380 BCE). Contains the "Allegory of the Cave," asserting the existence of a "perfect" world of ideas.
- Thomas Kuhn, The Structure of Scientific Revolutions (1962). A study of scientific paradigms and intellectual revolutions.
Perception
- Edmund Husserl, Ideas Pertaining to a Pure Phenomenology and to a Phenomenological Philosophy (1913). A foundational work in phenomenology, studying the world through lived experience.
- Anton Maria Vassali, Lettere sopra il Sospetto di un Nuovo Senso nei Pipistrelli (1794). A study of bat senses, highlighting the diversity of perceptual modalities.
- Albert Einstein, Out of My Later Years (1950). Reflections on the nature of time, particularly through correspondence with Michele Besso's family.
Social Relations and Ethics
- Jean-Michel Oughourlian, Our Third Brain (2013). A study of the social dimension of the human brain, influencing our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
- Friedrich Nietzsche, On the Genealogy of Morals (1887). Analysis of moral values and the "will to power".
- Charles Darwin, The Descent of Man (1871). Exploration of human evolution and social and moral instincts.
- The Bible (printed in the 1450s), Leviticus 18:22. Cited in the context of traditional moral norms and the need to question them in light of ethical principles like compassion.
Society and Cultural Inertia
- Russell W. Belk, Materialism: Trait Aspects of Living in the Material World (1985). Exploration of materialism and its emphasis on the material world.
- Sam Harris, The End of Faith (2004). Critique of religious and dogmatic beliefs, discussed in the context of convictions influenced by fears and desires.
- David Stokes, Things We Like: Human Preferences Among Similar Organisms and Implications for Conservation (2007). Study on human preferences in conservation, influenced by aesthetics and cultural factors.
Literature and Art
- Marcel Proust, Swann's Way (1913). Notably the famous "madeleine" passage, symbolizing the power of involuntary memory.
- Salvador Dalí, The Persistence of Memory (1931). A surrealist work exploring the perception of time and the fleeting nature of existence.
- René Magritte, The Son of Man (1964). Painting illustrating the mysteries of identity and visual illusions.
- The Twilight Zone (1959-1964). An American television series exploring themes of the unknown, illusion, and perception of reality.
Environment and Agriculture
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Livestock's Long Shadow (2006). Study on the environmental impact of livestock, particularly in terms of climate change and deforestation.
- Various Authors, Framing and Context in Climate Change and Land (2019). Publication exploring the link between climate change and land use, cited in the context of the environmental impact of animal agriculture.
Interdisciplinary Perspectives
This selection of references reflects the interdisciplinary nature of Subjective Naturalism, drawing on philosophy, cognitive sciences, psychology, neuroscience, evolutionary biology, and cultural studies. The inclusion of literature and art, such as Proust and surrealism, highlights the importance of subjective expression in exploring human experience.