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Capra and luisis dazzling synthesis explains how moving beyond mechanistic, linear, reductionist habits is revealing startling new answers to perennial questions of philosophy and practice. Now, in uncommon wisdom, he charts the cultural, sceintific and philosophical landmarks behind that intellectual odyssey through his conversations with some quite remarkable people. I enjoyed the way frijof capra disintegrates the so called ridged walls of science to show a greater connection to the world, to the future and to our own self. Conversations with remarkable people flamingo new ed by capra isbn. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. By fritjof capra uncommon wisdom by fritjof capra book by capra, fritjof uncommon wisdom by fritjof capra bibliography rank.
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