Other Ways of Knowing

Name: Other Ways of Knowing
Brand: Simon & Schuster NZ
SKU: 9780892816149
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Recharting Our Future with Ageless Wisdom

By John Broomfield

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Other Ways of Knowing by John Broomfield delves into the exploration of various forms of knowledge that extend beyond the traditional scientific paradigm. The book examines alternative ways of understanding and interpreting the world, drawing on indigenous wisdom, intuition, and non-Western thought systems. It encourages readers to broaden their perspectives on knowledge and personal development.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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If you are curious about exploring alternative perceptions and understandings beyond traditional Western thought, this book may resonate with you. It delves into diverse cultures and their unique insights, offering you an enriching perspective on the nature of knowledge and personal growth.

Other Ways of Knowing

Our environment and our civilization are in crisis. But the wisdom to chart a new course is available to us from unexpected sources, including the sacred traditions of our ancestors. From the Polynesian technique of remote viewing to the formative causation theory of Rupert Sheldrake, Other Ways of Knowing examines perceptions and practices that challenge the narrow perspective of the West.

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As overpopulation and overconsumption have jeopardised our survival and the great promises of technology have resulted in environmental disaster, Other Ways of Knowing shows us the wisdom of other cultures who may hold the knowledge necessary to arrest our headlong race toward destruction.

The author says that this situation of 'our civilisation in crisis', results from the serious error that the Western world makes in equating one way of knowing with all ways of knowing. By doing this, he feels that a thin slice of reality is mistaken for the whole.

In his book, John Broomfield argues that the necessary wisdom to chart a new course is available to us from many sources: the sacred traditions of our ancestors; the spiritual traditions of other cultures; spirit in nature; feminine ways of being; contemporary movements for personal, social, and ecological transformation; and the very source of our current crisis, science itself.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Other Ways of Knowing by John Broomfield is praised for its insightful synthesis of diverse perspectives, drawing from science, nature, philosophy, and mysticism. Readers appreciate its inspirational and hopeful vision for fostering a more balanced relationship with the Earth. The author's wide-ranging knowledge and exquisite writing are also highlighted as key strengths.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780892816149

Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 January 2000

Country: United States

Imprint: Inner Traditions Bear and Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 1g

Pages: 272

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Health & Wellness John Broomfield Non-Fiction Self Published New Zealand Authors Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

John Broomfield was Professor of modern Indian history at the University of Michigan for twenty years and has written extensively on the impact of the modern West on non-Western peoples. He has studied shamanism with Michael Harner and Sandra Ingerman and was President of the California Institute of Integral Studies from 1983 to 1990. He now lives in New Zealand.