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Roberto Casati è un filosofo italiano e Direttore di Ricerca presso il Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) a Parigi. È autore di saggi specialistici e di divulgazione, che spesso esplorano idee complesse in modo accessibile. Il suo lavoro approfondisce questioni filosofiche, esaminando la natura della conoscenza, del linguaggio e della nostra percezione del mondo. L'approccio di Casati è noto per la sua profondità intellettuale e la sua capacità di collegare concetti teorici alla realtà quotidiana, rendendo la filosofia accessibile a un pubblico più ampio.
Exploring the concept of shadows, this thought-provoking nonfiction work delves into their significance and omnipresence in various aspects of life. The author, a prominent science writer, presents a wide-ranging analysis that invites readers to reconsider their understanding of shadows, both literal and metaphorical. Through engaging insights, the book reveals how shadows shape our perceptions and experiences, making it a compelling read for those interested in the interplay between science and everyday life.
Focusing on the concept of "mapness," this work delves into the philosophical and cognitive aspects of how maps represent spatial information. The author, a renowned philosopher and cognitive scientist, explores the intricacies of spatial representation, providing insights into the relationship between maps and the human understanding of space. This examination offers a unique perspective on the function and significance of maps in cognition and representation.
Exploring the nature of spatial representation, the authors delve into the relationships between objects and their locations through mereology and topology. They establish a comprehensive framework to address fundamental philosophical questions, such as the essentiality of parts to wholes and the criteria for identity based on spatial co-location. The book also examines the distinctions between material objects and events, concluding with discussions on logical movement analysis and map semantics, offering a broad perspective on spatial entities.
In diesem Buch tritt der Schatten einmal aus seinem 'Schattendasein' heraus und wird sozusagen 'beleuchtet'. Der Autor unternimmt eine abenteuerliche Reise z.B. durch die Geschichte der Malerei, der Physik, der Mathematik und der Astronomie, und die Schauplätze seiner Untersuchungen können z.B. vor einem Gemälde von Bernado Bellotto, bei Cassinis Sonnenuhr in der Kathedrale San Petronio (Bologna) oder auch im Weltraum sein. Das Phänomen des Schattens, voller Rätsel und Faszination zugleich, begegnet einem bei dieser 'Expedition' auf Schritt und Tritt - z.B. bei einer Sonnen- oder Mondfinsternis, in der Literatur (z.B. Peter Schlemihl), auf Gemälden, bei Galileis Beobachtungen des Mondes, bei Desargues' Satz und schließlich auch bei dem französischen Wissenschaftler Poncelet. Die Wahrnehmung des Schattens durch den Menschen und die Erkenntnis durch den Schatten spielen eine gewichtige, oft aber nicht bewusst registrierte Rolle, und insofern greift dieses Buch ein spannendes, nicht alltägliches Thema auf.(2).
