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Traditional and Contemporary Eco-cosmologies Within Western and Christian Traditions: Green Shoots for Integral and Integrative Sustainability Transformation

This article traces persistent and important counter-narratives within Western and Christian traditions, which correlate more closely with many indigenous worldviews from across the globe than with dominant narratives from across these traditions.

Authors

Edmond Philip Byrne

Year
2024
Journal Name
The Oriental Anthropologist
Category
Journal Article
Keywords
Western tradition, Christian tradition, indigenous worldviews, narratives, paradigmatic transformation
Link to Publication
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0972558X241227864

Abstract

This article traces persistent and important counter-narratives within Western and Christian traditions, which correlate more closely with many indigenous worldviews from across the globe than with dominant narratives from across these traditions. It posits that a paradigmatic transformation is required toward an integral and integrative eco-cosmology, one that embraces cosmic interconnection and complexity. This may emerge from green shoots emanating from a diverse range of traditions, including, importantly, from within the dominant Western tradition.

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