Kriti Sharma

In Interdependence Kriti Sharma introduces the idea of interdependence, or contingentism, as opposed to the idea of the interaction between independent entities. This is on the large scale as in ALL things really "exist only in dependence on other things." Before I continue I want to admit that I have read the book twice and have still not managed to wrap my mind around the concept entirely. For this reason I will avoid trying to give any kind of overview of the theory.

This idea is indeed all encompassing which, though the examples are from her field of expertise in the biological sciences, means it can and needs to be applied rigorously to other areas of knowledge. Additionally, this is not a science book but a philosophy book (or at least a philosophical book) which happens to use science as its vehicle of applied thought.

I find far more in this theory to convince than cause doubt, and with more consideration I have come to appreciate it considerably. This should be a good read for anyone in any field who enjoys pondering the hows and whys of life and all it encompasses. Using one's own area of expertise or interest allows an expanding number of possible avenues into the theory since it is meant to be applied broadly. I judged this book not on whether it was a good read (which it was) but rather on whether it contributed to my ways of understanding. For that reason I would suggest reading the book and thinking about it closely before making any judgement. An extra bonus for anyone engaging with the ideas came to me several weeks ago. I found myself unexpectedly away from everything I would normally have been doing. As a result I became an observer of the world around me and began trying to explain to myself how what might appear as an interaction might actually be interdependence. It truly made that time interesting instead of boring and gave me additional ways of viewing and appreciating the world.

Reviewed from an ARC made available by the publisher via NetGalley.… (lisätietoja)