The Observer as the Observed: A Birder's Journey into the Philosophy of Seeing and Being

di Dr. A. P. Z. (Autore)

Wild Alchemy Press, 2025

In The Observer as the Observed, Dr. A. P. Z. invites readers on a journey that begins with a pair of binoculars and ends in a new way of seeing everything. More than a guide to birds, this book is a profound exploration of what it means to be alive and aware. Drawing on decades of experience—from childhood fascination to rigorous field research—Dr. A. P. Z. weaves evolutionary biology, phenomenology, and mindful practice into vivid stories and clear insights. Through first-hand encounters and contemplative exercises, he shows how the old divide between watcher and watched dissolves into a field of mutual awareness. Learn how to: • Deepen your connection to nature by becoming a participant rather than a spectator. • Sharpen attention through contemplative birdwatching practices. • Ground ethics of encounter in conservation science. Grounded in avian ecology and deep observation, this journey offers a practical, field-tested path to realizing the truth that the observer is the observed, leading to a profound ending of conflict within and without.

• Autore: Dr. A. P. Z.
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Wild Alchemy Press
• Formato: EPUB3 con DRMFREE
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798232029760