The Phenomenon of Life: Nature of Order, Book 1: An Essay on the Art of Building and the Nature of the Universe (The Nature of Order)
by Christopher Alexander
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The ideas in this four-volume treatise could create a real paradigm shift in Western Cartesian thought. They suggest a much more humble, and much more graceful vision of the human species. They suggest wholly new directions for scientific inquiry. They suggest a much more inclusive concept of "life". They suggest a much more beautiful vision of the universe than modern religious or secular schools offer. I try to carry this book in my mind and heart wherever I go.
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Read in January, 2007
Truth-be-told, I never actually finished this book. The book was probably most interesting because, even though I disagreed with (or possibly didn't understand) half of his points, the half I did get were enlightening. Also a good thing to note is that much of what he writes on is basic/common knowledge to anyone who has studied an art-related field, but the connections he draws from this knowledge is worth the read. :)
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You can't see the buildings around you the same after this eye opening book.
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