Dazzle Gradually: Reflections on the Nature of Nature
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Dazzle Gradually: Reflections on the Nature of Nature is a collection of essays exploring science, philosophy, and the complexity of life, co-written by Dorion Sagan and his mother, biologist Lynn Margulis.
All labels observed (1)
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| Dazzle Gradually: Reflections on the Nature of Nature canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T490960 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Dazzle Gradually: Reflections on the Nature of Nature Context triple: [Dorion Sagan, notableWork, Dazzle Gradually: Reflections on the Nature of Nature]
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A.
The Concept of Nature
The Concept of Nature is a 1920 philosophical work by Alfred North Whitehead that analyzes the relationship between nature, perception, and scientific description, laying groundwork for his later process philosophy.
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B.
Chaos and Creation in the Backyard
Chaos and Creation in the Backyard is a critically acclaimed 2005 studio album by Paul McCartney that showcases a more introspective, stripped-down songwriting and production style.
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C.
Ansichten der Natur
Ansichten der Natur is a collection of scientific and literary essays by Alexander von Humboldt that vividly portrays the interconnectedness of nature through detailed observations and reflections.
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D.
The Art and Politics of Science
The Art and Politics of Science is a memoir by Nobel Prize–winning scientist Harold Varmus that reflects on his life in research and his influential roles in science policy and leadership.
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E.
The Economy of Vegetation
The Economy of Vegetation is the first part of Erasmus Darwin’s didactic poem *The Botanic Garden*, presenting scientific and botanical ideas through elaborate, personified verse.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Dazzle Gradually: Reflections on the Nature of Nature Target entity description: Dazzle Gradually: Reflections on the Nature of Nature is a collection of essays exploring science, philosophy, and the complexity of life, co-written by Dorion Sagan and his mother, biologist Lynn Margulis.
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A.
The Concept of Nature
The Concept of Nature is a 1920 philosophical work by Alfred North Whitehead that analyzes the relationship between nature, perception, and scientific description, laying groundwork for his later process philosophy.
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B.
Chaos and Creation in the Backyard
Chaos and Creation in the Backyard is a critically acclaimed 2005 studio album by Paul McCartney that showcases a more introspective, stripped-down songwriting and production style.
-
C.
Ansichten der Natur
Ansichten der Natur is a collection of scientific and literary essays by Alexander von Humboldt that vividly portrays the interconnectedness of nature through detailed observations and reflections.
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D.
The Art and Politics of Science
The Art and Politics of Science is a memoir by Nobel Prize–winning scientist Harold Varmus that reflects on his life in research and his influential roles in science policy and leadership.
-
E.
The Economy of Vegetation
The Economy of Vegetation is the first part of Erasmus Darwin’s didactic poem *The Botanic Garden*, presenting scientific and botanical ideas through elaborate, personified verse.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (39)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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essay collection ⓘ |
| about |
interconnectedness of living systems
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life on Earth ⓘ nature of nature ⓘ relationship between science and philosophy ⓘ scientific worldview ⓘ |
| author |
Dorion Sagan
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Lynn Margulis ⓘ |
| coAuthor |
Dorion Sagan
ⓘ
Lynn Margulis ⓘ |
| contributor |
Dorion Sagan
ⓘ
Lynn Margulis ⓘ |
| explores |
boundaries between science and humanities
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emergence and complexity in living systems ⓘ human place in nature ⓘ meaning of life in a scientific context ⓘ |
| genre |
philosophical essays
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popular science ⓘ science essays ⓘ |
| hasForm | collection of essays ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
interdisciplinary
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philosophical ⓘ scientific ⓘ |
| hasSubject |
Gaia-like perspectives on Earth
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complex systems ⓘ evolutionary theory ⓘ symbiosis ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general readers interested in science
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readers interested in philosophy of nature ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
biology
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complexity of life ⓘ ecology ⓘ evolution ⓘ nature ⓘ philosophy of nature ⓘ philosophy of science ⓘ science ⓘ |
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Subject: Dazzle Gradually: Reflections on the Nature of Nature Description of subject: Dazzle Gradually: Reflections on the Nature of Nature is a collection of essays exploring science, philosophy, and the complexity of life, co-written by Dorion Sagan and his mother, biologist Lynn Margulis.
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