Categorías: Todo - perspectives - nature - humanity

por Cecilia Clemens Vargas Lugo hace 25 días

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Differences in Western vs. Amerindian philosophies

Western and Amerindian philosophies present distinct perspectives on the relationship between humans and the natural world. Western thought often adopts an anthropocentric view, placing humans at the center of existence and considering nature as separate and subordinate.

Differences in Western vs. Amerindian philosophies

Differences in Western vs. Amerindian philosophies

Nature/society

Nature encompasses society

Subject and object

anthropocentric vs. antromorphism

anthropocentrism - humans come
humanity is universal in both

Animals are humans who lost their human status

Animals are human but in a different way as opposed to humans are animals with culture
The original is humans and then what followed is animals

Shamanism

warriors and shamans maintain similar roles
ability to cross the boundary into other species perspectives
Everything has their own point of view
Humans vs. Non-humans