Book Description: Why We Dance: A Philosophy of Bodily Becoming Kimerer L. LaMothe March 31, 2015 Pages: Genre: Philosophy, Dance, Ecology, New Materialism, Affect Theory, Feminist Philosophy Summary: In "Why We Dance: A Philosophy of Bodily Becoming [Insert Author's Name] presents a groundbreaking exploration of the significance of dance in human evolution and survival. Challenging traditional intellectual paradigms that prioritize mind over matter, the author argues for the importance of embodied movement as the source and telos of human life. This visionary definition of dance illuminates its constitutive role in shaping human consciousness, compassion, ritual proclivity, and ecological adaptability. Drawing on theoretical reflection and lived experiences, the book positions dance as a catalyst for reversing the trajectory of ecological self-destruction and ensuring the survival of humanity. Plot: The book begins by highlighting the marginalization of dance as a primitive or derivative art form within intellectual paradigms that privilege mind over matter. The author challenges this status quo by drawing on theorists and artists who embrace matter as dynamic and agential, setting the stage for their own philosophical framework.

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