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In The Spell of the Sensuous, David Abram explores the relationship between human perception, language, and the natural world, arguing that modern society's reliance on technology and literacy has dulled sensory experiences and disconnected individuals from the environment. He draws on personal experiences and philosophical inquiry, examining how language shapes human engagement with nature and advocating for a more embodied, participatory approach to the natural world. The book discusses historical eras of colonization, cultural displacement, loss of Indigenous knowledge, and ecological disruption.