The Great Work Our Way into the Future
The Great Work Our Way into the Future by Thomas Berry, published by Crown in November 2000, is a reprint edition comprising 256 pages. In this work, Berry, a prominent cultural historian, articulates his vision for humanity’s role on Earth, advocating for a shift from being a disruptive force to becoming a more harmonious presence. He emphasizes the importance of educational institutions in fostering an appreciation for the natural world, rather than promoting its exploitation.
Readers will find Berry’s insights deeply rooted in ecology, history, and the interplay between religion and science. He presents a hopeful perspective on the necessary transition known as the Great Work, which he describes as both essential and ennobling. Through his exploration of ethics, politics, and economics, Berry illuminates the path forward for society, urging a collective effort to ensure the survival of both humanity and the planet. This edition serves as a thoughtful guide for those interested in understanding the interconnectedness of civilization and the natural world.
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Thomas Berry is one of the most eminent cultural historians of our time. Here he presents the culmination of his ideas and urges us to move from being a disrupting force on the Earth to a benign presence. This transition is the Great Work — the most necessary and most ennobling work we will ever undertake. Berry’s message is not one of doom but of hope. He reminds society of its 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 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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