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Joyfully Living an Integral Ecology: Indigenous Narratives and Their Contribution to the Dialogue on Well‐Being.

Authors :
Thompson, Joel
Source :
Heythrop Journal. Nov2018, Vol. 59 Issue 6, p969-982. 14p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

New ways of relating to the earth and to each other are needed. This paper argues that dialogue with indigenous peoples provides a fruitful way of broadening our ecological imagination on what it means to 'live well' and offers a pathway for living an integral ecology. Their rich cosmovision encompasses and echoes many of the themes found within Catholic Social Teaching and within Latin America it is fostering a space for alternative narratives of well‐being and development to be heard. The paper draws on empirical research with the Macushi people in Guyana. Three theological themes which ground the concept of relational well‐being are discussed: gratitude, reciprocity and solidarity. The cosmovision explored offers the hope that living an integral ecology is a constitutive part of authentic human flourishing and well‐being.© 2018 Trustees for Roman Catholic Purposes Registered [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00181196
Volume :
59
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Heythrop Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
132722154
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/heyj.13019