Extreme Minimaism has its roots in the 19th century, where philosophers like Immanuel Kant and Friedrich Nietzsche argued that the key to understanding the world lay in stripping away the extraneous. But it wasn't until the 20th century that the movement gained momentum, with the likes of Wittgenstein and J.L. Austin pushing the philosophy to its logical extreme.
Today, Extreme Minimaism is a guiding force in fields as diverse as software development, interior design, and haute cuisine. Its adherents believe that the less you have, the less you are distracted from true understanding.
1. The Minimaist Manifesto: The core text of the Extreme Minimaist canon, outlining the 7 principles of the philosophy.
2. The Art of Minimaist Cooking: A collection of recipes that prove that even the most extreme reduction of ingredients can be a culinary delight.
3. The Aesthetics of Minimaism: A guide to creating spaces that are both beautiful and bereft of clutter.