Description
Book SynopsisThis book attempts to link ecology, philosophy, and theology through an exploration of a new model of intercultural dialogue. Case studies provide practical and theoretical applications, which lead to a deeper understanding of not only environmental guardianships but also the fundamental relationship between human beings and nature's being.
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Introduction Chapter 4 Myths, Worldviews, and the Environmental Crisis: Outlining the Problem; Theoretical Considerations in relation to Worldview Construction Chapter 5 The Evolution of Environmental Values: Environmental Origins of Worldviews; The Evolution of Western Attitudes to Nature Chapter 6 A Path to Dialogue Chapter 7 Time: A Study: Temporal Discourses; Temporality and Local Rhythms Chapter 8 Forests: Sacred Places or 'Standing-Stock' Resources?: Sacred Place: Ancient and Modern European Attitudes to Forests; Fiji: Forests in Transition Chapter 9 The Pattern That Connects: Interlude; Meaningful Dialogue and Symbolic Discourse: Problems and Possibilities; The Dialogical Dialogue and Environmental Guardianship Chapter 10 Bibliography Chapter 11 Index
