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The Rebirth of Nature: The Greening of Science and God

by Rupert Sheldrake

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Rupert Sheldrake, one of the world's preeminent biologists, has revolutionized scientific thinking with his vision of a living, developing universe. In The Rebirth of NatureSheldrake transports us to the threshold of a new paradigm in which traditional wisdom, intuitive experience, and scientific insight can co-exist and be mutually enriching.

Synopsis:

The Rebirth of Nature

The Greening of Science and God

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part 1:andnbsp; Historical Roots

1.andnbsp; Mother Nature and the Desecration of the World

2.andnbsp; The conquest of Nature and The Scientific Priesthood

3.andnbsp; Returning To Nature

Part 2:andnbsp; The Rebirth of Nature in Science

4.andnbsp; The Reanimation of the Physical World

5.andnbsp; The Nature of Life

6.andnbsp; Cosmic Evolution and the Habits of Nature

Part 3:andnbsp; The Revival of Animism

7.andnbsp; The Earth Comes Back to Life

8.andnbsp; Sacred Times and Placesandnbsp;

9.andnbsp; The Greening of God

10.andnbsp; Life in a Living World

Notes

Referencesandnbsp;

Indexandquot;This frontal assault on conventional science embodies a radical rethinking of humanity's place in the scheme of things.andquot;
< em > Publishers Weekly < /em > Rupert Sheldrake, one of the world's preeminent biologists, has revolutionized scientific thinking with his vision of a living, developing universe. In The Rebirth of NatureSheldrake transports us to the threshold of a new paradigm in which traditional wisdom, intuitive experience, and scientific insight can co-exist and be mutually enriching.

Synopsis:

One of the world's foremost biologists revolutionizes scientific thinking with his vision of a living, developing universe with its own inherent memory. In THE REBIRTH OF NATURE, Rupert Sheldrake urges us to move beyond the centuries-old mechanistic view of nature, explaining why we can no longer regard the world as inanimate and purposeless.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-247) and index.
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Table of Contents


Acknowledgments
Introduction

Part 1:Historical Roots
1.Mother Nature and the Desecration of the World
2.The conquest of Nature and The Scientific Priesthood
3.Returning To Nature

Part 2:The Rebirth of Nature in Science
4.The Reanimation of the Physical World
5.The Nature of Life
6.Cosmic Evolution and the Habits of Nature

Part 3:The Revival of Animism
7.The Earth Comes Back to Life
8.Sacred Times and Places
9.The Greening of God
10.Life in a Living World

Notes
References
Index

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780892815104
Author:
Sheldrake, Rupert
Publisher:
Park Street Press
Location:
Rochester, Vt. :
Subject:
General science
Subject:
Nature
Subject:
Ecology
Subject:
Cosmology
Subject:
Religious aspects
Subject:
Animism
Subject:
Life Sciences - Ecology
Subject:
New Thought
Subject:
Nature -- Religious aspects.
Subject:
Astronomy - General
Copyright:
1994
Series Volume:
6
Publication Date:
19940431
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
8.94x6.08x.73 in. .73 lbs.
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"Synopsis" by , The Rebirth of Nature

The Greening of Science and God

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part 1:andnbsp; Historical Roots

1.andnbsp; Mother Nature and the Desecration of the World

2.andnbsp; The conquest of Nature and The Scientific Priesthood

3.andnbsp; Returning To Nature

Part 2:andnbsp; The Rebirth of Nature in Science

4.andnbsp; The Reanimation of the Physical World

5.andnbsp; The Nature of Life

6.andnbsp; Cosmic Evolution and the Habits of Nature

Part 3:andnbsp; The Revival of Animism

7.andnbsp; The Earth Comes Back to Life

8.andnbsp; Sacred Times and Placesandnbsp;

9.andnbsp; The Greening of God

10.andnbsp; Life in a Living World

Notes

Referencesandnbsp;

Indexandquot;This frontal assault on conventional science embodies a radical rethinking of humanity's place in the scheme of things.andquot;
< em > Publishers Weekly < /em > Rupert Sheldrake, one of the world's preeminent biologists, has revolutionized scientific thinking with his vision of a living, developing universe. In The Rebirth of NatureSheldrake transports us to the threshold of a new paradigm in which traditional wisdom, intuitive experience, and scientific insight can co-exist and be mutually enriching.

"Synopsis" by , One of the world's foremost biologists revolutionizes scientific thinking with his vision of a living, developing universe with its own inherent memory. In THE REBIRTH OF NATURE, Rupert Sheldrake urges us to move beyond the centuries-old mechanistic view of nature, explaining why we can no longer regard the world as inanimate and purposeless.
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