The Intellectual Journey of Thomas Berry: Imagining the Earth Community, Eaton Heather
Автор: Eaton Heather Название: Advancing Nonviolence and Social Transformation ISBN: 1781794723 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781781794722 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 4131.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book considers nonviolence in relationship to specific social, political, ecological and spiritual issues. Through case studies and examinations of social resistance, gender, the arts, and education, it provides specialists and non-specialists with a solid introduction to the importance and relevance of nonviolence in various contexts.
Описание: Thomas Berry had a gentle yet mesmerizing and luminescent presence that was evident to anyone who spent time with him. His intellectual scope and erudite manner were compelling, and the breadth, depth, clarity and elegance of his vision was breathtaking. Berry was an intellectual giant and cultural visionary of extraordinary stature. The ecological crisis, in all its manifestations, came to dominate Berry s concerns. Some of Berry s most profound intellectual work and significant contributions came about after extensive studies, observations and contemplation. Berry is still one of a few who comprehend the magnitude of this crisis. To fathom the causes, all aspects of human activities need to be addressed, and at the most profound point. Berry perceived that the greatest need, in light of the ecological crisis, was to offer the possibility of a viable future for an Earth community. Thomas Berry s vast knowledge of history, religions, and expertise as a cultural historian, united with his concern for the future of the planet is a unique blend revealing a genuine original thinker. Those who knew Thomas were aware of his genius, and his appeal for a viable future for humanity and the natural world. Many know of his proposal for a functional cosmology, the need for a new story, and a vital Earth sensitive spirituality. Few know the intellectual journey, or of what is embedded in his work, because he presented his thoughts as a seamless and studied synthesis. This book is about the intellectual journey of Thomas Berry: of the roots and insights that are hidden within his ecological, spiritual proposal. These essays, written by experts on Thomas Berry s work, probe into and reveal distinct themes that permeate his work, in gratitude for his contribution to the Earth.
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