attain enlightenment. Thus Buddhists can regard other living beings as companions on the path to Buddhahood and nirvana For more information see (Tucker and Williams, 1997, Buddhism and Ecology • Harvard University Press, Cambridge, MA) E.O. Wilson and Evangelicals The Creation (Wilson 2006) An Appeal to Save Life on Earth - a letter to a – southern Baptist minister not an atheist but religion should be “I'm eliminated. “ Walsh, Sacramento News and Review —Melinda Wilson, argues life and the biological diversity on the planet is God’s creation, humans are a part of that Creation and nature is essential to the survival of humans. In this sense he argues for “enlightened self-interest”. preserve biodiversity but developing our Such enlightenment should not only knowledge will make us better and happier people (from Primack 2010) Protecting our life support and economy Aesthetic and recreational enjoyment Artistic and literary expression Historical understanding Walking the landscapes that our ancestors walked, we gain insight into how they experienced the world (heritage)
attain enlightenment. Thus Buddhists can regard other living beings as companions on the path to Buddhahood and nirvana • For more information see Buddhism and Ecology (Tucker and Williams, 1997, Harvard University Press, Cambridge, MA) E.O. Wilson and Evangelicals The Creation (Wilson 2006) – An Appeal to Save Life on Earth - a letter to a southern Baptist minister “I'm not an atheist but religion should be eliminated. “ —Melinda Walsh, Sacramento News and Review Wilson, argues life and the biological diversity on the planet is God’s creation, humans are a part of that Creation and nature is essential to the survival of humans. In this sense he argues for “enlightened self-interest”. Such enlightenment should not only preserve biodiversity but developing our knowledge will make us better and happier people (from Primack 2010) Protecting our life support and economy Aesthetic and recreational enjoyment Artistic and literary expression Historical understanding Walking the landscapes that our ancestors walked, we gain insight into how they experienced the world (heritage)
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