The Living Universe: The Reconciliation of Humankind and Nature, Science and Spirituality: The Reconciliation of the Humankind and Nature, Science and Spirituality

Matthew Irwin

ISBN 10: 1848971443 / ISBN 13: 9781848971448

Published by Olympia Publishers, 2011

About this Item

This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:9781848971448.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Living Universe: The Reconciliation of Humankind and Nature, Science and Spirituality: The Reconciliation of the Humankind and Nature, Science and Spirituality
• Publisher: Olympia Publishers
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1848971443
• ISBN 13: 9781848971448
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Fair
• Weight: 350 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Philosophy

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Synopsis

In the twenty-first century we may think we know an impressive amount about ourselves, our world, and the universe around us. This knowledge, however, is an empty knowledge, is one-sided, and does not take into account the multi-faceted nature of not only humankind, but the creatures with whom we share this wonderful planet and the extraordinary beauty of the world we live in. Modern humans have come to worship the new god of science, forgetting all the other aspects that make up our world and who we really are. In placing all our faith in science and cold knowledge, we are overlooking so many other truths in this world which those of previous eras had already worked out for themselves. In The Living Universe we are shown that the modern thinkers of our day, such as Dawkins, or perhaps the not quite so modern Darwin, do not have all the answers and that ancient scientists and thinkers may have been closer to some of the great truths than we are now. Through a wide-ranging exploration of many different philosophies, religions, beliefs, arts and sciences both ancient and modern including Ancient Greek beliefs, Jewish beliefs, goddess worship, evolutionary theories, sacred dance and nature mysticism in art and poetry The Living Universe proposes a more holistic philosophy of life than that proposed by the tenets of modern science.

About the Author

Matthew Irwin has lived in Britain, Ireland, Russia and China. He has worked as a nature conservationist, English language teacher, dance and yoga teacher, and historian/folklorist. He studied art and sculpture in Dublin, and dance and performing arts at De Montfort University, Leicester. His interests include hill-walking, Indian classical dance and playing the folk harp.