The Observer as the Observed: A Birder's Journey into the Philosophy of Seeing and Being

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A P Z

The Observer as the Observed

Name: The Observer as the Observed
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ISBN: 9798232264772

A Birder's Journey into the Philosophy of Seeing and Being

A P Z

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English

Wild Alchemy Press
27 August 2025

Ecological science, the Biosphere; Conservation of the environment; Popular psychology; Mind, body, spirit: meditation & visualisation

Series: Wild Alchemy

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In The Observer as the Observed, Dr. A. P. Z. invites readers on a journey that begins with a pair of binoculars and ends in a new way of seeing everything. More than a guide to birds, this book is a profound exploration of what it means to be alive and aware.

Drawing on decades of experience-from childhood fascination to rigorous field research-Dr. A. P. Z. weaves evolutionary biology, phenomenology, and mindful practice into vivid stories and clear insights. Through first-hand encounters and contemplative exercises, he shows how the old divide between watcher and watched dissolves into a field of mutual awareness.

Learn how to:

- Deepen your connection to nature by becoming a participant rather than a spectator. - Sharpen attention through contemplative birdwatching practices. - Ground ethics of encounter in conservation science.

Grounded in avian ecology and deep observation, this journey offers a practical, field-tested path to realizing the truth that the observer is the observed, leading to a profound ending of conflict within and without.

By: A P Z
Imprint: Wild Alchemy Press
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 209g
ISBN: 9798232264772
Series: Wild Alchemy
Pages: 150
Publication Date: 27 August 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active