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If you want to get to know the scientists behind the work even better, this is just the right place for you. In this section of Beyond, the researchers present books which have impacted their lives and their ways of thinking in meaningful ways. The books presented range from novels, to memoirs, to science books of all sorts. You can filter the books by genre or just scroll through the list. This is also a great way to get inspiration for your own reading!

Barbara Ercolano

The Selfish Gene
Are genes selfish and if so, what is their survival strategy? If you're looking for an in-depth look at genetics, turn to this classic of neo-Darwinism by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins.
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Axel Michaels

Philosophical Investigations
Many consider this posthumous work by Wittgenstein to be one of the most important documents of 20th century philosophy. The volume combines Wittgenstein's philosophies on logic, language and consciousness.
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Christiane Brosius

The Nutmeg's Curse- Parables for a Planet in Crisis
What do nutmeg, colonialism and the climate crisis have to do with each other? A lot, because the nutmeg symbolizes the colonial development of trade routes, a geopolitical strategy of the west. in this important work, amitav ghosh explains how this ultimately led to the exploitation of nature.
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Harald Baum

In Search Of Lost Time
Does life have a meaning? What are the dimensions of time? In Marcel Proust's acclaimed novel, the narrator reminisces about his childhood and reflects on growing up in the french nobility on the threshold of the 20th century. An overwhelming work (not only in terms of length).
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