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In "Soul Blindness," Eduardo Kohn explores the concept of 'soul blindness,' drawing on his ethnographic research among the Runa of the Ecuadorian Amazon. He argues that our dominant ways of thinking, rooted in a dualistic separation between humans and nature, lead to a form of blindness that prevents us from recognizing the sentience and agency of non-human beings. Kohn challenges the anthropocentric view of the world, suggesting that other living beings, particularly animals, possess their own forms of thought and experience. He uses the example of hunting, where the hunter must engage with the animal's perspective and anticipate its actions, to illustrate the interconnectedness of human and non-human minds. "Soul Blindness" emphasizes the importance of recognizing the diverse forms of life and intelligence that exist beyond the human realm and advocates for a more ethical and respectful relationship with the natural world.

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