The Great Work: Our Way into the Future
The Great Work: Our Way into the Future by Thomas Berry, published by Harmony on November 16, 1999, is a thought-provoking exploration of humanity’s relationship with the environment. In this 256-page book, Berry, a prominent cultural historian, articulates his vision for a future where creation is appreciated as a source of wonder rather than merely a commodity. He emphasizes the importance of transitioning from a disruptive force to a benign presence on Earth, framing this shift as the “Great Work” that society must undertake.
Readers will find Berry’s insights particularly relevant as he addresses the roles of various societal institutions, especially universities, in fostering an appreciation for the natural world. The book delves into themes of human ecology, environmental protection, and the need for citizen participation in shaping a sustainable future. Berry’s message is one of hope, urging a collective effort to navigate the ethical, political, and economic challenges we face. This edition serves as a crucial guide for those interested in understanding the necessary changes for both humanity and the planet’s survival.
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One of the most eminent cultural historians of our time presents the culmination of his ideas and calls for us to experience creation as a source of wonder and delight rather than a commodity for our personal use.
Thomas Berry has written and lectured extensively on technological civilization and the need for us to move from being a disrupting force on this earth to a benign presence. This transition is the Great Work of which he speaks. It is at the same time the most necessary and most ennobling work we will ever undertake. Berry’s message is not one of doom but of hope. He calls upon all aspects of society to remember their function, particularly the universities and other educational institutions whose role is to guide students into an appreciation rather than an exploitation of the world around them. Berry is the leading spokesperson for the Earth, and his profound ecological insight at this determining moment in history illuminates the path we need to take in the realms of ethics, politics, economics, and education if both we and the planet are to survive.
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