Challenging the Divide (Paperback)

Paperback. Ever since Descartes there has been vigorous debate about the separation of mind and body, and of rational thought and feeling. Challenging the Divide argues against dualistic views and proposes a re-engagement and cross-fertilisation between the 'sciences' (rational, supposedly dispassionate, thought) and 'poetry' (the arts, and felt thought and emotions). Contemporary scientists and poets offer their views on how both modes of thinking inspire and inform their work. Ever since Descartes there has been vigorous debate about the separation of mind and body, and of rational thought and feeling. This book argues against dualistic views and proposes a re-engagement and cross-fertilisation between the 'sciences' (rational, supposedly dispassionate, thought) and 'poetry' (the arts, and felt thought and emotions). Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.