New Philosopher #49

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"For curious people looking for solution to the fundamental issue faced by humankind." New Philosopher is an independent publication devoted to exploring philosophical ideas from p ast and present thinkers on ways to live a more fulfilling life. Commentary in New Philosopher aims to guide readers into living freer. In this issue: Observation "in the field of observation chance favours only the prepared mind" - Louis Pasteur Issue #49 explores the power of observation, and considers how the eye, once a tool of understanding, has become a mechanisms of exposure, surveillance, and control. If seeing is positioned as an ethical act, this issue attempts to witness and attend rather to consume and judge. Features include the "invisible gorilla" experiment, "patient seeing" in science and art, duck or rabbit, the bystander effect, and much more. Paris, France; 20 x 26cm; 130 pages; quarterly Show more