Conclusion

Amy E. Varela

pp. 201-204

in: Lenart Škof, Breath of proximity, Berlin, Springer, 2015

Abstract

The conclusion draws on our previous arguments and presents a summary of our philosophy of new cosmology and new materialism, as related to the phenomenon/element of breath and breathing. The newly developed term—the mesocosm—serves here as a mediator as well as an atmosphere of the new cosmico-ethical as well as political rituals. Some methodological questions are also addressed in the conclusion. The chapter and the book end with the meditation of peace as an example of a search for a new measure, for a different ontology, and by relating to philosophers, who have been thinking towards peace; finally, an intersubjectivity-based atmosphere of peace is established.