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Coming Home: The Birth & Transformation of the Planetary Era,New
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All descriptions of the past are in the present; therefore, history tells our descendants more about us than it does about the imaginary creatures we like to call our ancestors.... All of which is only another way of saying that the past and the future do not exist; nevertheless, we need these narrative fictions, for we gain knowledge by looking backward at patterns and forward in anticipation of the results of our actions.' William Irwin ThompsonWith the threat of global climate change, a looming mass extinction of species, and increasingly complex and volatile geopolitical relations, the entire Earth Community has entered a most critical phase of what the author describes as the Planetary Era. This era began some five hundred years ago with the conquest of the Americas and the Copernican revolution in cosmology, but it is just now becoming a defining feature of human consciousness on a global scale.How did the Planetary Era come about, and why was it initiated in the European West? What elements in the evolution of the Western worldview might contribute to the actualization of a sustainable planetary culture? Drawing from a wide range of panoptic, or bigpicture, thinkersfrom Hegel, Teilhard, Jaspers, and Campbell, to Ken Wilber, Richard Tarnas, and Edgar Morin, among othersthe author answers such questions and presents his own synthetic theory of the evolution of consciousness, leading to the birth and transformation of the Planetary Era.Beginning with a consideration of the fundamental pattern of world history, Sean Kelly reveals the role of a Great Code and the turning of a tightening spiral in the evolution of the past two millennia of Westernand increasingly, planetaryconsciousness. Along with a vision of the path that has lead to our vexed and complex present, the author offers reason to hope that we are on the threshold of a new countercultural resurgencea new planetary wisdom culturethat could signal the homecoming for which our troubled world so desperately longs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Coming Home: The Birth & Transformation of the Planetary Era'? A: The main theme revolves around the concept of the 'Planetary Era,' exploring how historical events and shifts in consciousness have shaped our current global challenges, particularly regarding climate change and cultural sustainability.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Sean Kelly, who examines the evolution of consciousness and the implications of historical narratives on today's world.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on April 1, 2010.
- Q: How many pages does 'Coming Home' have? A: This book contains 210 pages.
- Q: What is the book's binding type? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: In which category does this book fall? A: The book falls under the category of Historiography.
- Q: Is 'Coming Home' a new or used item? A: The item condition is listed as new.
- Q: What topics does Sean Kelly address in this book? A: Sean Kelly addresses topics such as historical patterns, the evolution of Western consciousness, and the potential for a sustainable planetary culture.
- Q: Can this book be useful for understanding climate change? A: Yes, the book discusses the implications of global climate change within the broader context of the Planetary Era, making it relevant for understanding contemporary environmental issues.
- Q: Does the book include references to other thinkers? A: Yes, the author draws from a variety of thinkers, including Hegel, Teilhard, and Wilber, to present a comprehensive view on the evolution of consciousness and culture.