ENVR 203 Lecture Notes - Ecosophy, Animism
17 Sep 2013
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Environmental racism occurs when first nation lands are exploited and degraded. Caution must be taken to not idealize a nobel savage . Describes the typical first nations worldview of a universe acting in circles. Based in oral traditions instead of written texts. Language expresses each word in its relation to others. Life"s meaning rises from the interrelationship and harmony of living components. Humans have an obligation to discover their own purpose and religion. Life must not be endangered, and the rights of all creatures must be respected. Have a high god and refer to the earth as mother . Most nomadic peoples of america are matricentric, respecting women as giving life. Patriarchy is racist, sexist and speciest, denying equality. Seeks to deconstruct the myth of a naturally attuned native who will heal the planet. Argues that the myth is harmful to both natives and environmentalists. Animistic religions with the tension of opposites not simple harmony.
