Gregory Bateson was an English anthropologist, social scientist, linguist, visual anthropologist, semiotician and cyberneticist whose work intersected many other fields. In the 1940s he helped extend systems theory and cybernetics to the social and behavioral sciences. He spent the last decade of his life developing a "meta-science" of epistemology to bring together the various early forms of systems theory developing in different fields of science. His writings include Steps to an Ecology of Mind and Mind and Nature. Angels Fear was co-authored by his daughter Mary Catherine Bateson.
Science, like art, religion, commerce, warfare, and even sleep, is based on presuppositions. religion & science
We do not know enough about how the present will lead into the future. future
Every move we make in fear of the next war in fact hastens it. fear
All experience is subjective. experience
The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 more quotes from William Blake
32 more quotes from William Blake
Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 other sayings from Franz Grillparzer
6 other sayings from Franz Grillparzer
For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 more quotes from Storm Jameson
2 more quotes from Storm Jameson
To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 wisdom & wit from Victor Hugo
73 wisdom & wit from Victor Hugo