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ecology-of-mind
The concept that mind and environment form a reciprocal and dynamic system, foundational to the essays collected in the book.
1 chapter across 1 book
Steps to an Ecology of Mind (1972)Gregory Bateson
Preamble
The 'Preamble' chapter of 'Steps to an Ecology of Mind' serves as an introductory section presenting the book's scope and thematic concerns. It outlines the interdisciplinary nature of the collected essays, which span anthropology, psychiatry, evolution, and epistemology, emphasizing the integration of these fields to understand mind and ecology. The chapter also situates the work within its publication context and highlights the importance of systems thinking in approaching complex biological and cultural phenomena.