{"product_id":"hermes-ii-interference-volume-73-9780816678853","title":"Hermes II: Interference Volume 73","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnveiling the hidden connections in the network of knowledge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHermes II: Interference\u003c\/i\u003e is the second in a series of works by philosopher Michel Serres using Hermes, god of communication, as an archetypal symbolic figure for reflecting on philosophy and the arts and sciences. Serres delves into the concept of interreferentiality, proposing that every node--whether it be knowledge, objects, or people--exists within a network where it both receives and transmits information. He argues against the existence of a dominant center or pole within these networks, emphasizing that each node can temporarily serve as a focal point depending on context. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Serres presents unique insights into topics such as the nature of knowledge, the world of objects, intersubjectivity, the origins of geometry, the interplay of music and background noise, and empiricism. By identifying parallel structures across these areas, Serres unifies them into a comprehensive theoretical framework, revealing hidden connections and potential future influences. Additionally, this work includes a critique of Gaston Bachelard's \u003ci\u003eThe Formation of the Scientific Mind\u003c\/i\u003e and concludes with an analysis of communication in Herg?'s \u003ci\u003eThe Castafiore Emerald\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHermes II\u003c\/i\u003e is a unique blend of ancient and modern perspectives, combining rigorous analysis with an optimistic outlook and highlighting the interconnectedness of knowledge and its implications for fostering peaceful relations within the network of life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e Michel Serres (1930-2019) was author of more than sixty books, including \u003ci\u003eBiogea, Variations on the Body, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Parasite\u003c\/i\u003e (all available in translation from Minnesota). He was widely known for his poetic prose and interdisciplinary form of thought. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Randolph Burks is an independent scholar who has translated several works by Michel Serres, including \u003ci\u003eVariations on the Body\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBiogea\u003c\/i\u003e as well as \u003ci\u003eThe Incandescent, Hominescence, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBranches\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"University of Minnesota Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51276617711890,"sku":"9780816678853","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d3f49b75-28ae-44cb-b317-fe85cb91479a.jpg?v=1747816502","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/hermes-ii-interference-volume-73-9780816678853","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}