Gerard Kuperus Boeken

Exploring the inherent political nature of humanity, Gerard Kuperus challenges traditional social contract theories by positing that humans have always existed within a political framework. Drawing on the social and political behaviors of animals, he advocates for a redefined understanding of our identities as part of an ecopolitical community that includes all living beings and inanimate objects. By recognizing the political essence of nature, Kuperus encourages a transformative perspective on our relationships and the pressing challenges we face today.

The book explores the disconnect between our reliance on advanced technologies for navigation and the deeper understanding of the places we inhabit. It highlights the challenges of achieving a meaningful relationship with our environments amidst the complexities of global interactions and mobility. The author emphasizes the need for a more profound knowledge of our surroundings to enhance our experiences and connections to the world around us.

By providing ontologies of nature from the perspective of the history of philosophy and of contemporary philosophy alike, the book shows that such perspectives need to be seen in dialogue with each other in order to offer a deeper and more comprehensive philosophy of nature.