Episode 239: Naturekind & Thinking Beyond the Human w/ Melissa Leach & James Fairhead

Philip welcomes Melissa Leach & James Fairhead, authors of Naturekind: Language, Culture & Power Beyond the Human. In their conversation, they discuss the reality of a more expansive view of language and culture to include non-human life and how human dominance effects our relationships with the world. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: Thank You, Everything – Icinori Melissa’s Drop: “Hope” Is a River Alive? – Robert MacFarlane James’ Drop: Auguries of Innocence – William Blake