Spiritual Ecologies: Sustainability and Transcendence in Contemporary Asia
Offered By: Harvard University via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the intersection of spirituality, sustainability, and transcendence in contemporary Asia through this thought-provoking lecture by Prasenjit Duara. Delve into pressing environmental issues, including geoengineering and poverty, while examining successful sustainability models like Costa Rica's approach. Investigate the concept of transcendence theory and its relevance to modern ecological challenges. Analyze the historical and cultural circulations that shape environmental perspectives, with a focus on marginal communities. Discover the role of nature's sacredness in fostering environmental protection and gain insights into innovative approaches for addressing sustainability in the Asian context.
Syllabus
Introduction
Opening remarks
Introducing Prasenjit Duara
What is the problem
Geoengineering
Poverty
Costa Rica
Transcendence Theory
Circulation History
Cultural Circulations
Marginal Communities
The Sacredness of Nature
Environmental Protection
Taught by
Harvard University
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