Life is a miracle : an essay against modern superstition

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Here are some themes and topics from Wendell Berry's "Life Is a Miracle: An Essay Against Modern Superstition" that can help you connect it to other books in a library:

*   **Critique of Modern Science**: Berry critiques the devotion of modern science to the quantitative and reductionist view of the world 【1】. He believes that science, when separated from cultural tradition, can be dangerous 【2】【3】.
    *   *Connections*: Look for books on the philosophy of science, critiques of reductionism, or works exploring the ethical implications of scientific advancements.

*   **Division Between Science and Art (or "Two Cultures")**: Berry argues that the separation of sciences and arts is detrimental to both fields 【2】【4】.
    *   *Connections*: Search for books discussing the relationship between science and the humanities, the importance of interdisciplinary approaches, or the history of the divide between these fields.

*   **Importance of Mystery and Faith**: Berry emphasizes the role of faith and the acceptance of life's unpredictable mysteries as an opposition to modern science 【5】.
    *   *Connections*: Explore books on religion, spirituality, the philosophy of mystery, or works that critique purely materialistic worldviews.

*   **Cultural Criticism**: Berry generally offers a cultural critique, questioning the values and assumptions of modern society.
    *   *Connections*: Find books on cultural criticism, social commentary, or works that explore alternative ways of living and thinking.