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5.0 out of 5 stars Indian stories
This writer was at the local library in town to give a talk. It was a blizzard and I did not make the event. So, I bought his book to find out his tales of yesteryear and the hardships he incurred.
5.0 out of 5 stars Poetic and illuminating
A remarkable meditation on our past, present and future. An excellent reality check, for anyone thinking thinking they have done or can do enough for now.
3.0 out of 5 stars review of learning native wisdom
There are many among us who feel that humans as a species cannot endure unless we create a more sustainable society. However, how can we achieve sustainability? Mr. Holthaus believes that it will take nothing less than a transformation in our worldview. In a series of essays in his book, 'Learning Native Wisdom,' he advocates returning to our indigenous roots as a part of this transformation.Demonstrating correlations between the worldview of the ancient Greeks and the indigenous worldview of the original inhabitants of North America; Mr. Holthaus illustrates how the western paradigm evolved into a fixation with independence from nature, harnessing it and manipulating it to conform to our desires. Climate change, our dependence on fossil fuels, and pollution are merely symptoms of this outlook; and the resulting imbalance that it has created. A more ecologically sustainable culture cannot be achieved unless our current paradigm is transformed at the personal level. This includes altering our language, our mythology and spirituality, as well as our relationship with nature.He feels achieving independence from nature is a foolhardy task. Instead we must embrace nature, re-sanctifying it like our ancestors. By changing our worldview and our spirituality to reflect the balance that we seek; then we can begin to change our institutions and customs to create a more balanced way of being. Yet, without this key change in our perceptions, true balance and sustainability is merely wishful thinking.Although I liked Mr. Holthaus's theme, I was disappointed with his book as a whole. I felt that Morris Berman's book, 'The Re-enchantment of the World,' made a more concise argument on this topic. Further, Mr. Holthaus's work was short on methodology. He didn't go into much detail on how to achieve the change in consciousness that he was advocating, other than mentioning planting paradigm changing seeds through local non-profits. Furthermore, when I began reading I thought I would learn more about specific indigenous beliefs and practices that were reflective of an ecological worldview. There was very little discussion of the actual worldview of indigenous peoples. Instead, Mr. Holthaus compared several ancient societies, including China; utilizing them as examples to demonstrate his theme. At times it also felt like he strayed from his main theme, going off into tangents. I feel that as a whole, his book could have been shortened by a hundred pages.Still, Mr. Holthaus's theme has redeeming value. A change in consciousness will be required if we seek to change our habits, and if Mr. Holthaus plants those seeds within the minds of his readers then this book is worth the time and effort put into it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Indian stories
This writer was at the local library in town to give a talk. It was a blizzard and I did not make the event. So, I bought his book to find out his tales of yesteryear and the hardships he incurred.
5.0 out of 5 stars Poetic and illuminating
A remarkable meditation on our past, present and future. An excellent reality check, for anyone thinking thinking they have done or can do enough for now.
3.0 out of 5 stars review of learning native wisdom
There are many among us who feel that humans as a species cannot endure unless we create a more sustainable society. However, how can we achieve sustainability? Mr. Holthaus believes that it will take nothing less than a transformation in our worldview. In a series of essays in his book, 'Learning Native Wisdom,' he advocates returning to our indigenous roots as a part of this transformation.Demonstrating correlations between the worldview of the ancient Greeks and the indigenous worldview of the original inhabitants of North America; Mr. Holthaus illustrates how the western paradigm evolved into a fixation with independence from nature, harnessing it and manipulating it to conform to our desires. Climate change, our dependence on fossil fuels, and pollution are merely symptoms of this outlook; and the resulting imbalance that it has created. A more ecologically sustainable culture cannot be achieved unless our current paradigm is transformed at the personal level. This includes altering our language, our mythology and spirituality, as well as our relationship with nature.He feels achieving independence from nature is a foolhardy task. Instead we must embrace nature, re-sanctifying it like our ancestors. By changing our worldview and our spirituality to reflect the balance that we seek; then we can begin to change our institutions and customs to create a more balanced way of being. Yet, without this key change in our perceptions, true balance and sustainability is merely wishful thinking.Although I liked Mr. Holthaus's theme, I was disappointed with his book as a whole. I felt that Morris Berman's book, 'The Re-enchantment of the World,' made a more concise argument on this topic. Further, Mr. Holthaus's work was short on methodology. He didn't go into much detail on how to achieve the change in consciousness that he was advocating, other than mentioning planting paradigm changing seeds through local non-profits. Furthermore, when I began reading I thought I would learn more about specific indigenous beliefs and practices that were reflective of an ecological worldview. There was very little discussion of the actual worldview of indigenous peoples. Instead, Mr. Holthaus compared several ancient societies, including China; utilizing them as examples to demonstrate his theme. At times it also felt like he strayed from his main theme, going off into tangents. I feel that as a whole, his book could have been shortened by a hundred pages.Still, Mr. Holthaus's theme has redeeming value. A change in consciousness will be required if we seek to change our habits, and if Mr. Holthaus plants those seeds within the minds of his readers then this book is worth the time and effort put into it.
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