10. Contemplative Studies of the 'Natural' World
Living Earth Community May 1, 2020 D. Haskell
David Haskell argues that contemplative exercise—repeated, open-ended attention—can bridge scientific and ethical perspectives on ecological issues. By engaging in contemplative participation within the community of life, one deepens an ecological aesthetic, and this appreciation for nature's beauty offers a foundation for ethical actions that are informed by scientific knowledge.