An Ethics of Wild Mind – A Conversation with David Hinton
Emergence Magazine Podcast
The Kinship between Humans and Nature
Humans have a deep connection to nature that transcends cultural assumptions and values; this bond is rooted in the belief that all beings, including animals, share a similar status and rich interior lives. In the Paleolithic era, there was a sense of kinship with the wild earth, where humans coexisted harmoniously with nature, viewing themselves not as superior but as part of a greater whole. This contrasts with Western assumptions that prioritize human dominance and ownership over nature, leading to a radical separation between humans and the natural world.
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