References to books and academic studies related to Oraclepedia’s themes.
A seminal study on the cognitive frameworks of early Greek philosophers, focusing on how binary opposites and metaphorical analogies shaped the foundations of Western logic and science.
Walter Lippmann’s Public Opinion is a seminal work that explores the psychological and social forces shaping public belief in the modern age. It argues that public opinion is often based on stereotypes and secondhand information, rather than direct experience or rational thought.
This work explores the symbolic relationship between alchemy and the individuation process, presenting alchemical imagery as representations of psychological transformation.
It contextualizes alchemy as a pre-scientific psychological system.
Suitable for readers with an interest in Jungian psychology, symbolism, and the history of ideas.
A collaborative exploration of ‘presencing,’ a state of deep awareness that allows individuals and groups to see beyond habitual patterns to sense and create emerging future possibilities.
An exploration of how digital communication impacts empathy, solitude, and the quality of human relationships, advocating for a return to face-to-face dialogue.
Edward Burnett Tylor’s Primitive Culture establishes foundational concepts in anthropology, examining the development of beliefs and practices in non-European societies. It explores animism, totemism, and cultural evolution within a 19th-century colonial context.
A psychological examination of cosmogonic myths as metaphors for the emergence of human consciousness and the creative process, drawing from various cultural traditions.
A monumental ethnographic study of a rural Irish community, examining how oral tradition, material culture, and social interaction construct a shared sense of history and identity amidst political tension. Henry Glassie illustrates how ‘the talk’ and the land itself serve as anchors for collective memory.
Philosophy in the Flesh argues that cognition is deeply rooted in bodily experience and challenges traditional Western philosophical dualism. It explores how metaphors, grounded in sensorimotor systems, structure our understanding of the world.
Katz and Lazarsfeld’s “Personal Influence” challenges the direct impact of mass media, highlighting the importance of interpersonal relationships and opinion leaders in shaping beliefs and behaviors.
It offers a foundational understanding of how social networks function as filters in the communication process.
This work is a cornerstone of communication studies and continues to inform research on social influence.
