Kathleen Dean Moore Bücher

"Viola Cordova was the first Native American woman to receive a PhD in philosophy. Even as she became an expert on canonical works of traditional Western philosophy, she devoted herself to defining a Native American philosophy. Although she passed away before she could complete her life's work, some of her colleagues have organized her pioneering contributions into this provocative book. In three parts, Cordova sets out a complete Native American philosophy. First she explains her own understanding of the nature of reality itself--the origins of the world, the relation of matter and spirit, the nature of time, and the roles of culture and language in understanding all of these. She then turns to our role as residents of the Earth, arguing that we become human as we deepen our relation to our people and to our places, and as we understand the responsibilities that grow from those relationships. In the final section, she calls for a new reverence in a world where there is no distinction between the sacred and the mundane. Cordova clearly contrasts Native American beliefs with the traditions of the Enlightenment and Christianized Europeans (what she calls "Euroman" philosophy). By doing so, she leads her readers into a deeper understanding of both traditions and encourages us to question any view that claims a singular truth. From these essays--which are lucid, insightful, frequently funny, and occasionally angry--we receive a powerful new vision of how we can live with respect, reciprocity, and joy"--Amazon.com

"Despite enormous scientific and media attention focused on the topic, real progress against climate change has been frustratingly slow. Why? Peter Friederici claims that this failure is largely due to narrative--specifically, to the existence of numerous compelling narratives of denial that are closely tied to our political, economic, religious, and psychological belief systems. By analyzing how those narratives lead us astray from a full recognition of both the problem and potential solutions, he argues that only by coming up with new story frameworks can we hope to effectively address climate breakdown. Specifically, he calls for finding stories that utilize comic perspectives, radical hope, and much broader democratic participation than we have generally found in mainstream accounts of climate change"-- Provided by publisher

At once joyous and somber, this thoughtful gathering of new and selected essays spans Kathleen Dean Moore's distinguished career as a tireless advocate for environmental activism in the face of climate change. In her newest collection, Moore selects essays that celebrate the music of the natural world as a reminder of what can be taken from us—the yowl of wolves, tick of barnacles, laughter of children, shriek of falling mountains. Alongside these selections are brand new essays born from the sorrow and iniquity of this new age of extinction, all bearing witness to the glories of this world and the sins against it. Each group of essays moves, as Moore herself has been moved, from celebration to lamentation to bewilderment to the determination to act.In Earth's Wild Music, Moore reminds us that whatever is left of the planet after its pillaging is the world in which those who remain must live. Whatever genetic song-lines, whatever fragments of whale-squeal and shattered harmonies are left, that's what evolution will have to work with. Music is the shivering urgency and exuberance of life on-going. In a time of terrible silencing, Moore asks, who will forgive us if we do not save the songs?

Exploring profound ethical dilemmas, the author delves into humanity's responsibility toward the environment and future generations. The narrative examines the moral imperative to protect the world amidst challenges and misinformation. It emphasizes the power of clear reasoning and moral determination to inspire action and hope in difficult times. Through compelling stories and ideas, readers are encouraged to find clarity and courage to effect positive change, addressing the pressing questions of our era.

Exploring the bond between humans and the environment, Kathleen Dean Moore's essays blend humor and deep emotion to challenge the notion of separation between nature and humanity. Through parables about family adventures, camping trips, and activism, she illustrates a profound connection to the land, advocating for a new ecological ethic that sees the environment as an extension of community. Her engaging narratives emphasize the importance of caring for the earth as one would for family, urging readers to recognize the sacredness in the natural world.

The collection features twenty essays that blend philosophical musings with observations of the American West's rivers and streams. The author reflects on profound themes such as love, loss, aging, and motherhood, while also celebrating the simple joys of exploration. This work offers a thoughtful and compassionate perspective on the significance of place and the human experience, making it a poignant meditation on life.

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Alaska coast, this debut novel intertwines themes of nature and climate activism. The author, a renowned naturalist, crafts a narrative that explores the intricate relationship between humanity and the environment, reflecting on the pressing issues of climate change. With its vivid descriptions and poignant storytelling, the book resonates with readers who are passionate about environmental conservation and the beauty of the natural world.

Kathleen Dean Moore explores deep emotional connections to family and place through a blend of essayistic insight, naturalist observation, and philosophical reasoning. Her quest for the metaphorical "holdfast," akin to the structures that anchor seaweed to rocks, reflects her desire to understand the enduring bonds that withstand life's challenges. This thoughtful examination reveals the significance of these ties, emphasizing the importance of what we cherish most in our lives.

Ted Peters brings Trinitarian theology conversation to a new level by examining the works of Karl Barth, Karl Rahner, Eberhard Jungel, Jurgen Moltmann, Robert Jenson, Wolfhart Pannenberg, and Catherine Mowry LaCugna. He highlights talk about the becoming of God by process theologians, sexism in Trinitarian language by feminists, and divine and human community by liberation theologians. Peters addresses the relationship of God's eternity to the world's temporality, and claims that thinking of God as Trinity affirms that the word "God" applies to both eternity and temporality.

Are UFOs celestial saviors, coming to save Earth from self-destruction? Are UFOnauts advancing human evolution by birthing hybrid children? Is it time for a new "astrotheology" that enshrines the UFO phenomenon at the same level as the space sciences at NASA and SETI? UFOs: God's Chariots? uncovers and exposes the clandestine spiritual dimensions within the UFO phenomenon. UFOs vibrate with transcendence, omniscience, perfection, and redemption. UFOs: God's Chariots? delves deeply into government conspiracies, analyzes the newest models of close encounter interpretation, and reveals the results of The Peters ETI Religious Crisis Survey, in which self-identified believers were asked if making contact with an intelligent extraterrestrial civilization would undermine our historic religious traditions. They said no. Does this mean we're ready to share our pews with aliens?