In 2008 Ecuador became the first country in the world to enshrine the rights of nature into its constitution, affirming that nature has the right to “exist, persist, and maintain and regenerate its vital cycles, structure, functions and its evolutionary processes.” Where we stand on this profound paradigm shift may well depend on how we […]
Long before there were human laws people were guided by the Laws of Nature. This is still the case among many indigenous peoples. This article is about a conference in Virginia where Thomas Berry’s describes the development of an Earth Jurisprudence. It provides a potential bridge between Earth Laws and human laws.
This is the regular newsletter that includes information about the upcoming Big History conference in July at Villanova University in Philadelphia.
Many folks believe that the solution to dealing with climate change is to pass better environmental laws. But a bit of reflection will indicate that human laws are not designed to protect the environment. They are designed to limit the amount of damage we can do to the environment. Yes we need human laws to […]
For many years the Gaia Foundation in London has been working with indigenous groups around the world, helping them maintain and develop their Earth-based cultures. The foundation has also been a champion of Thomas Berry’s concept of an Earth Jurisprudence (Earth Law). This article shows how Earth Jurisprudence can adopt the insights of traditional cultures […]
Maria Theresa Stadtmueller interviews fellow DTJN member and evolutionary geographer James...
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The Scientists’ March on Washington is working to schedule a March for Science on DC and...
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This newsletter discusses the need for a new theory of evolution in evolutionary biology that incorporates biological relativity and the research featured at the Royal Society meeting, New Trends in Evolution: biological, philosophical and social science perspectives. Biological relativity is a concept that Oxford Professor of Systems Biology and President of the International Union of […]
Big History uses Earth and entire universe as reference points: and scientific and scholarly process. This paper discusses this approach to social meaning and needs. The author, Barry Rodrigue is on the board of the International Big History Association.
Publisher description – “In this thought-provoking book, Denis Noble formulates the...
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Our Vision is to ignite our sense of connectedness with Earth and nurture a spirituality of Earth care through learning circles.
Creation Spirituality: Reawakening Mysticism, Protecting Our Planet
Gladwyne Montessori is an independent Montessori school on Philadelphia’s Main Line.
Committed to guiding adults in their journey as they discover the truths about childhood and study Montessori pedagogy. Personal growth and deep understanding prepares us for success.
The result is transformative.
